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American InterContinental University-Atlanta

#2251 in US ranking Atlanta, GA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,806
Tuition & fees
$14,250
Avg. aid
$6,538
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
21%
Median salary
$44,790
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of American InterContinental University-Atlanta?

American InterContinental University-Atlanta is associated with American InterContinental University (AIU), an institution that traces its origins to a college established in Switzerland in 1970 and later expanded in the United States. Its history helps explain its emphasis on career-oriented programs and flexible study rather than a traditional residential college experience.

The Atlanta campus should not be confused with AIU's online programs or other locations. Because campus operations and program availability can change, applicants should confirm the Atlanta location's current enrollment status and the institution that would issue their degree before paying or transferring credits.

What are the faculties and departments at American InterContinental University-Atlanta?

American InterContinental University-Atlanta has been associated with career-focused study in business, technology, criminal justice, healthcare administration, and creative fields. Prospective students should identify their intended degree and campus, rather than assuming that every program offered by AIU is taught in Atlanta.

Fields appearing in federal program-outcomes records include business administration, accounting, computer and information sciences, criminal justice, health and medical administrative services, design, and film or photographic arts. A historical outcomes record does not establish that a program currently admits Atlanta students. The current catalog should specify each credential's curriculum, delivery format, required credits, and any in-person components.

What is the location of American InterContinental University-Atlanta?

American InterContinental University-Atlanta is identified with Atlanta, Georgia. For students considering in-person attendance, the decisive location question is where their particular classes and required services would take place; an AIU program offered online may have a different day-to-day experience.

Atlanta is a major metropolitan area, so commuting time can vary substantially by neighborhood, traffic, and schedule. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves the region, although regular students are more likely to need a workable daily transportation plan than airport access.

What is the mission and vision of American InterContinental University-Atlanta?

AIU presents its educational purpose in career-oriented terms, emphasizing applied learning and access for students balancing education with other responsibilities. Those are institutional aims, not evidence that a particular program will produce a particular job or salary.

Applicants can assess how that approach operates in practice by comparing a program's course sequence, instructor access, scheduled class time, and career-support services with their own needs. The catalog and enrollment agreement are more useful for that decision than a broad mission statement alone.

American InterContinental University-Atlanta Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Midsize

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Quarters

Foundation year

1970

American InterContinental University-Atlanta Accreditation

American InterContinental University-Atlanta is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

American InterContinental University-Atlanta Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.