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The College
A private, coeducational, four-year comprehensive institution of higher learning.
The Main Campus
72 acres that feel suburban, right in the midst of an urban setting
The City
AIC is located in the geographic center of Springfield, MA
The metropolitan area is home to one half-million people affording intellectual, cultural, recreational, and commercial resources abound with easy access from the College
Our Academic Organization
Three schools, each headed by its own dean:
Business, Arts & Sciences
Health Sciences
Education
Academic Programs
Undergraduate academic programs in more than three dozen liberal arts and sciences and career-related fields, including the humanities, the social sciences, the physical sciences, accounting, business administration, criminal justice, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sports management, and more. Graduate academic programs in emerging and high-demand fields including accounting, business administration, psychology, education, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy, and more.
Enrollment
1,167 undergraduate students, and 843 graduate students for a total of 2,010 students.
Student/Faculty Ratio
Undergraduate: 17 to 1
Graduate: 8 to 1
Student Body Diversity
Gender and Demographics
Undergraduate Student Characteristics
Percent of undergraduates who are female
54%
Percent of full-time undergraduates
94%
Percent of undergraduates by race/ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
26%
Hispanic/Latino
24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
2%
White
34%
Two or More Races
4%
Race and ethnicity unknown
5%
US Nonresident
4%
Percent of undergraduate students by age
24 and under
92%
25 and over
8%
Age unknown
0%
Fall 2022 Student Profile
Student type
Fall 22
Undergraduate
1,167
— All incoming
388
— First Time Full Time Freshman (FTFT)
329
— Transfers (incoming)
59
Graduate
843
— School of Busi,Arts,Sci & School of Health Science
461
— School of Education
385
Total
2,010
Academic Year
September — December: day, evening, and weekend
January intersession: day and evening
January ­— May: day, evening, and weekend
May — August summer sessions: day and evening
Financial Aid
Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs are available for eligible students; academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Library
The James J. Shea Sr. Memorial Library contains more than 76,000 volumes and 14,900 bound periodicals, plus subscriptions to more than 400 current periodicals. Through online database access, innumerable educational resources are available to our students.
Computing Technology
The College has completed a technology transformation that includes a new wireless network covering the campus inside and out, along with new desktop computers for staff and new laptop computers for faculty. AIC was the first area college to switch to a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone system, which offers unified calling and messaging, plus access to voice messages in your email and faxes from your computer.
Housing
Students who live on campus may choose from traditional coeducational residence halls, one all-female residence hall, and residential suites (primarily upperclassmen).
Student Activities
Dozens of student-led and student-centered clubs and organizations; entertainment on campus; public transportations, and college shuttle to area events.
Intercollegiate Sports
Fall Sports
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Men’s and Women’s Rugby
Men’s Golf
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Women’s Volleyball
Winter Sports
Acrobatics and Tumbling
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Ice Hockey
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track
Men’s Volleyball
Spring Sports
Baseball
Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse
Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track
Softball
Athletic Conferences
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II for all varsity sports. Conferences include the Eastern College Athletic Conference, Northeast-10 Conference, and the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association.
Accreditations
American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514 (781) 425 7785 E-Mail:
info@neche.org
Health sciences programs have additional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (
).
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at American International College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education  (
). The accreditation decision was made by the CCNE Board of Commissioners during its April 25-28, 2023 meeting, and the effective date of accreditation is October 5, 2022.
The education preparation programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for state licensure eligibility. The School of Business, Arts & Sciences at American International College have received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas.
School of Business, Arts, and Sciences: Division of Business Accreditation Statu
The United States Department of Veteran Affairs approves American International College programs for veterans. American International College holds membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, and the University Continuing Education Association.
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