American Islamic College
640 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago, IL 60613
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https://aicusa.edu/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1981 |
| Degrees offered |
Bachelor Degree Master Degree |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,719,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 7 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | CTA Redline (Sheridan) blocks away, Bus access on campus. |
| Student parking on campus | Parking available for students. Monthly parking for students is $120/Mo. |
| Campus size | 3 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Schedule is flexible |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Romana Manzoor 773.281.4700 ext.202 |
| Additional information | Find more information on this website |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 3 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 6 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 5 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 8 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 8 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 6 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 14 |
| Number of male graduate students | 3 |
| Number of female graduate students | 2 |
| Total number of graduate students | 5 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 11 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 8 |
| Total enrollment | 19 |
| Asian | 16% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White | 42% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 21% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 4 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 68% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2017-2018 |
| In-state tuition | $7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
| Other required expenses | $100 |
| Explanation of required expenses | $100 is the technology fee |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $3,375-$5,575 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $7,000 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
Per Semester: 1st day: Full Refund First week: 85% Second week: 50% Third week: 30% Beyond third week: No Refund |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2017-2018 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2017 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 100% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $0 |
| Grant from the school | $50,250 or $2,010.00/student |
| Grant from state government | $0 |
| Grant from federal government | $0 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 0% |
| Grant from the school | 100% |
| Grant from state government | 0% |
| Grant from federal government | 0% |
| Other proprietary school aid information | 0 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2017 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Ozlen Keskin |
| Admissions contact title | Registrar |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.281.4700 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1 |
| Number of female applicants | 1 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1 |
| Total number of applicants | 2 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Admission is available | Fall, Spring |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Application fee waived | VETERANS, NACAA application fee waiver. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | TRANSCRIPTS |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Required exams | SAT I or ACT |
| High school GPA | Important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Admission requirements | if a student has taken 12 credit hours of college-level courses we don't require an SAT/ACT score. |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 60 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| Under 400 | na |
| 400 - 499 | na |
| 500 - 599 | na |
| 600 - 699 | na |
| 700 - 800 | na |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | na |
| SAT math | |
| Under 400 | na |
| 400 - 499 | na |
| 500 - 599 | na |
| 600 - 699 | na |
| 700 - 800 | na |
| Average SAT math score | na |
| ACT score | |
| Under 12 | na |
| 12 - 17 | na |
| 18 - 23 | na |
| 24 - 29 | na |
| 30 - 36 | na |
| Average ACT score | na |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.67 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 78% |
| Admission is available | FALL, SPRING |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| Academic calendar | semesters |
| Grading system | letter grades 4 point scales |
| Number of faculty on campus | 5 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 7 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 121 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | For all students |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Main library name | AIC Library |
| Number of books and documents in libraries | 5,280 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Student government | Yes |
| Other student activities information | Intramural basketball; Interfaith Club; Yearbook, Table tennis, Helping Hands |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Body Government; Interfaith Club |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Bekmurat Matisaev |
| Housing contact title | Dormitory Supervisor |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 773.281.4700 |
| Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 14% |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | co-ed building; gender separated by floors |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Housing application deadline | continuous |
| Application deposit | $500 for single; $350 for double |
| Fraternities or sororities offer housing | No |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | continuous |
| Application deposit | $500 for single; $350 for double |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Ozlen Keskin |
| Accessibility contact title | Dean of Students |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 773.281.4700 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 0 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | audio-visual aids; more test-taking time |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Bill Chambers |
| Career contact title | Career Counselor |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 773.281.4700 |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Ozlen Keskin |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean of Students and Registrar |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 773.281.4700 |
| Graduate school website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 1 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 1 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 3 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 1 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 4 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 3 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 2 |
| Total number of graduate students | 5 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 8 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 6 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 14 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 11 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 8 |
| Total enrollment | 19 |
| Tuition year | 2017-2018 |
| In-state tuition* | $4,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $4,500 |
| Fees | $100 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Admission requirements |
Graduate Admissions A completed Graduate School Application Form with the $25 processing fee. An official copy of your BA (or both BA and MA) transcript(s) from an accredited institution (hand-delivered but sealed copies of official transcripts are acceptable). Either a writing sample based on one of your previous classes or an original essay of no less than 1000 words, describing your interests, aspirations, and previous background in this field (this should be submitted with your online application). A copy of the results of your GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores. Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers who have direct knowledge of your academic ability and potential. |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2017-2018 academic year.) |