AIU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $12,397
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at AIU:
- Total Enrollment: 11,277, including 11,277 online students
- 7,186 Undergraduate, 4,091 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39% men, 61% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 9%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 36%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 68 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 68 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 21 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
AIU Overview
American InterContinental University System (AIU) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Chandler, AZ. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The AIU's tuition & fees is $12,397 for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,820.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,277 and the students to faculty ratio is 36 to 1 (2.78%).
AIU ranked 9th in Arizona Colleges rankings. American InterContinental University System is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of American InterContinental University System is $12,397. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,633.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,485 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,121.
| Undergraduate | $12,397 |
|---|
| Graduate | $11,633 |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,485 |
|---|
| Graduate | $11,121 |
|---|
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
At American InterContinental University System, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).
Special Learning Opportunities at AIU
| Learning Opportunities |
|---|
| ROTC | No |
|---|
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
|---|
| Teacher Certification | No |
|---|
| Study Abroad | No |
|---|
| On-Campus Services |
|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|
| Employment services for students | No |
|---|
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
|---|
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
|---|
American InterContinental University System Directory Information
Tools for analyzing and comparing AIU