Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsPrivate (for-profit)

American InterContinental University-Houston

Houston, Texas·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Southwest·aiuniv.edu/online-campus/campus-locations/houston
6-yr Graduation
5%
+2.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Total enrollment
116
peer median 801
Avg net price
$18,264
-$3.1k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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About

American InterContinental University (AIU) is a private for-profit university with its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. It employs open admissions. American InterContinental University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The System is owned by the for-profit company Perdoceo Education Corporation, publicly traded on the NASDAQ under PRDO and formerly known as Career Education Corporation (CEC).

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
5%+2.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
4-year graduation
5%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
5%
Full-time retention
25%

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$18,264
$30–48k
$48–75k
$75–110k
$110k+

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$18,264
-$3,096vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs median $21,360
Federal loans
74.6%
In-state tuition
$14,842
Out-of-state
$14,842

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 9,600 borrowers who entered repayment, 429 (4.4%) defaulted within three years above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
4.4%
+2.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
9,600
Defaulted
429
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
19.2%
2017
18.8%
2018
15.8%
2019
4.4%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Aiuniv

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs7
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

95 total completions
01Business
5557.9%
02Computer Sciences
2829.5%
03Security/Protective
99.5%
04Health Professions
33.2%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
116
12-mo unduplicated
350
Undergraduate
276
Graduate
74

Gender split

Men
47%163
Women
53%187

Race / ethnicity composition

Unknown
42.7%
Black
37.9%
White
12.9%
Asian
4.0%
Hispanic
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more
0.8%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 171 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs10
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    13.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    2

    Aiuniv vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Aiuniv selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectAmerican InterContinental University-Houston
    5%116$18,264Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Berkeley College-Woodland Park
    40%1,996$20,549Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Newschool of Architecture and Design
    29%100.0%273$48,616Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Strayer University-Alabama
    0%1,329$22,923Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Strayer University-District of Columbia
    0%188Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Strayer University-Pennsylvania
    0%1,384$21,360Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Peer group median3%100.0%801$21,360

    Common Data Set (1)

    The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.

    Reports & documents (1)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about American InterContinental University-Houston

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Aiuniv.

    What is the graduation rate at American InterContinental University-Houston?

    American InterContinental University-Houston reports a 6-year graduation rate of 5% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend American InterContinental University-Houston?

    American InterContinental University-Houston reports a total enrollment of 116 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at American InterContinental University-Houston?

    The average net price at American InterContinental University-Houston is $18,264 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is American InterContinental University-Houston located?

    American InterContinental University-Houston is located in Houston, Texas 77042.

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