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American International College
  • 4 Year
  • SPRINGFIELD, MA
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American International College
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SPRINGFIELD, MA
  • 521 reviews
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    American International College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    56%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $8,044 / year
    Poll
    36%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 106 responses
    Poll
    34%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 41 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $7,310 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Hive
      31%
    • The new dining commons
      18%
    • Subway
      15%
    • Pollo
      8%
    • The grill
      8%
    • The pizza/pasta place
      8%
    • Sono
      5%
    45%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 29 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 26 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      19%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      65%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      12%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    56%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 32 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 27 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      63%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      26%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      11%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      33%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      41%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • Not very visible.
      15%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      23%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      52%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      19%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, IceHockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 10 responses
    • Plays, sport games, parties, fashion show
      60%
    • Football games
      30%
    • None
      10%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 30 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      7%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      20%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      40%
    • Parties? What parties?
      17%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Homecoming
      60%
    • Homecoming
      15%
    • Graduation
      10%
    • Freaknik
      5%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Tight & Bright and The Ugly Sweater Party
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    36%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 42 responses
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