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American InterContinental University-Houston

#2286 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,213
Tuition & fees
$14,910
Avg. aid
$6,165
Receiving aid
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
5%
Median salary
$44,790
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at American InterContinental University-Houston?

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at AIU-Houston was $14,169, with $660 in required fees, for a combined published amount of $14,829. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. They do not include living expenses, books, transportation, or personal costs.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition: $14,169 for 2024-25
  • Required undergraduate fees: $660 for 2024-25
  • Reported part-time undergraduate charge: $359 per credit hour for 2024-25
  • Full-time graduate tuition: $14,688 for 2024-25, plus $660 in reported required fees

Books and supplies were reported at about $1,200. Because the institution did not report college-operated undergraduate housing, a living-expense allowance should not be mistaken for a residence-hall or meal-plan charge. An individual cost-of-attendance budget may also include transportation and other allowable expenses; applicants need the current budget for their program, enrollment level, and housing situation rather than adding unrelated published figures together.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays, but loans must generally be repaid. In 2024-25 reporting, 83% of students received financial aid, while 76% had student loans. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $6,165. For students from families earning up to $48,000, the reported average net price was $20,541; that measure reflects costs after grant aid for a defined group, not a quote for every applicant. Eligible students may investigate federal grants and loans, applicable state or institutional assistance, and military education benefits. The current aid offer and program-specific cost sheet are the documents to use for a personal comparison.

What are the work-study opportunities at American InterContinental University-Houston?

AIU-Houston has reported career assistance, including résumé preparation, interview workshops, job fairs, and individual and group career counseling for undergraduates. It has also reported access to a career library, individual job-placement assistance, and on-campus employer recruitment. These services are distinct from a verified job offer or employment outcome.

Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program through which eligible students earn wages in approved jobs; it is not a grant paid automatically with tuition aid. A current Federal Work-Study allocation or campus job program is not established for the Houston location. Students interested in paid work should ask the financial aid office whether their aid offer includes Work-Study, how jobs are posted, and whether positions can accommodate their course schedule. Ordinary part-time employment and internships have separate hiring and academic-credit rules; an internship is not reported as a requirement for every AIU-Houston student.

American InterContinental University-Houston Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$14,910
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$14,910
Tuition
$14,250
Fees
$660
Room and board
$9,331
Books and supplies
$1,200

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$18,213
Tuition & fees
$14,910
Housing, food, books & other
$3,303

83% of undergraduates receive aid, $6,165 on average

American InterContinental University-Houston Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$11,466
Off campus, with family
$2,184

American InterContinental University-Houston Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$20,152
$30,001–48,000
$20,541

American InterContinental University-Houston Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

American InterContinental University-Houston Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$6,165

All

$7,295

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
83%

American InterContinental University-Houston Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
69%
Students with federal loans
76%
Median debt at completion
$30,084

American InterContinental University-Houston Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$13,695

Graduate average amount

$19,089

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.