American InterContinental University-Atlanta (AIU Atlanta)

Private for-profit four-year university in Atlanta, GA that costs an average of $18,490 a year after financial aid and graduates 17% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,490
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
17%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,612

Private for-profitMidsize city734 undergraduates

Cost of AIU Atlanta

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,806
Tuition and fees, in-state$13,297
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$18,490

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,115
$30,001–48,000$20,203
$48,001–75,000$22,941

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with AIU Atlanta's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate17%
First-year retention14%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$32,228
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,612
Rank in Georgia (earnings)48th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$30,084
Typical monthly loan payment$342 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants85%
Students with federal loans87%

Majors and programs at AIU Atlanta

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Film/Video and Photographic Arts9——
Music17—$7,125

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations223$37,017$22,625
Criminal Justice and Corrections85$32,037$23,000

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences13$69,652$30,809
Business Administration, Management and Operations82$63,777$34,643
Educational/Instructional Media Design12$57,075$36,563
Health and Medical Administrative Services10$56,407$39,335
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

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About AIU Atlanta

TypePrivate for-profit four-year university
LocationAtlanta, GA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates734
Student-to-faculty ratio8 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteaiuniv.edu/online-campus/campus-locations/atlanta ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does AIU Atlanta cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,806 a year (tuition and fees: $13,297). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,490 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,115.

How much do AIU Atlanta graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,612 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 48th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($57,068 a year after graduation).

What is AIU Atlanta's graduation rate?

17% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 14% of first-year students return for a second year.