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American International College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 908
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, AIC-Worcester is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at AIC-Worcester is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at AIC-Worcester is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at AIC-Worcester is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at AIC-Worcester do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,370

Cost of attendance at American International College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,370

Cost of attendance at American International College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at American International College received on average $29,701 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,701
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 176 53% $4,910 $864,195
Other Federal Grant 177 53% $5,184 $917,495
State Grant/Scholarships 90 27% $2,113 $190,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 325 98% $26,293 $8,545,230
Total Grant & Scholarships 325 98% $29,701 $9,652,925

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American International College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American International College students is 42.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.9%.

42.4%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 34.4% 33 students
  • white 46.3% 50 students
  • unknown 31.1% 14 students
  • hispanic 41.0% 25 students
  • International Students 69.2% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northeast 10 Conference
  • Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

American International College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American International College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)