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American International College, established in 1885 and often referred to as AIC, is a co-educational, private, liberal arts college located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was named as French Protestant College at the time of its founding. The college offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in various educational streams.
American International College is organized into four schools, namely:
The sports teams of American International College are known as the AIC Yellow Jackets. The official mascot of the college is the Yellow Jacket. The men and women from AIC compete in intercollegiate basketball, lacrosse, football, beseball, ice hockey, wrestling, tennis, softball and many other sports events. The college has a dedicated cheerleading squad. Students are also encouraged to take part in various intramural sports.
Students attend American International in Springfield, MA, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. American International degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. American International is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,678 students at American International (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. American International offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of American International College is to transform lives by providing accessible, personalized, quality undergraduate and graduate programs. In our culturally diverse learning environment, which emphasizes student engagement in community, cultural and civic concerns, each student will have the opportunity to prepare for a successful educational and professional career in a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
American International College
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
General Phone: (413) 737-7000
http://www.aic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 114 | special ed, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, early childhood education, school counseling, reading teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Business and Management | 114 | business management, accounting, marketing, management science, human resources, accounting and related services, organizational behavior, MIS, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 69 | psychology, forensic psychology, physical therapy, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology, political science, English, international studies, Spanish language, history, ... |
| Science | 27 | biological and physical sciences, biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 7 | media studies |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | public administration, human services |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for American International in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 251 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 191 | 27 |
| Post-master's certificate | 30 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, American International had a total enrollment of 2,678 students (2,197 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
American International offers campus housing for 842 of its 2,197 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,713 | 1,334 | 78% | 382 | 29% |
| Men | 874 | 627 | 72% | 188 | 30% |
| Women | 839 | 707 | 84% | 194 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,100 |
| Room and board | $ 10,150 |
| Room charge | $ 5,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,381 |
Financial Aid:
American International participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 211400)
American International has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $61,106 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $63,572 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $55,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $57,882 | 6 | $52,602 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $48,253 | 9 | $50,405 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,021 | 15 | $47,358 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,523 | 7 | $38,306 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $48,997 | 38 | $46,889 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 55 | 149 |
| Football | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 46 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American International Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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