American InterContinental University-Houston
Houston, TX 77042
About American InterContinental University-Houston
American InterContinental University-Houston is a private for-profit university in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 94 students. American InterContinental University-Houston awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $14,829 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,144 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- American InterContinental University-Houston charges 11% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($14,829).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 49% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 4.55%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,144.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at American InterContinental University-Houston is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 346% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University-Houston | $14,829 | $20,249 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is American InterContinental University-Houston really?
Key findings
- American InterContinental University-Houston charges 11% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($14,829).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 49% above.
American InterContinental University-Houston tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,829
Finding American InterContinental University-Houston charges 11% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,829. That is 11% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 49% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 25% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at American InterContinental University-Houston versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at American InterContinental University-Houston versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at American InterContinental University-Houston is $20,249.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $20,249 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,218 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $196 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At American InterContinental University-Houston, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
American InterContinental University-Houston: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American InterContinental University-Houston—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$14,829
Avg. net price
$20,249
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,152 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,541 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,316. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What American InterContinental University-Houston is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General53
- Information Technology28
- Criminal Justice and Corrections9
- Music Technology8
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management3
See earnings & programs for more.
Is American InterContinental University-Houston a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American InterContinental University-Houston is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for American InterContinental University-Houston.
Campus
Location
Houston, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77042
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 1% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
94
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 236
- Graduate
- 22
- Full-time share
- 77%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$31,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 68.55%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American InterContinental University-Houston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American InterContinental University-Houston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American InterContinental University-Houston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,675 | $14,675 | $19,528 |
| 2014 | $14,638 | $14,638 | $18,889 |
| 2015 | $14,634 | $14,634 | $19,730 |
| 2016 | $14,553 | $14,553 | $19,694 |
| 2017 | $14,640 | $14,640 | $16,835 |
| 2018 | $14,640 | $14,640 | $15,945 |
| 2019 | $14,640 | $14,640 | $14,822 |
| 2020 | $14,489 | $14,489 | $16,188 |
| 2021 | $14,910 | $14,910 | $16,149 |
| 2022 | $14,725 | $14,725 | $16,282 |
| 2023 | $14,842 | $14,842 | $18,264 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
American InterContinental University-Houston reported total enrollment of about 94 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (45.7%), Black or African American (38.3%), and White (10.6%). About 68.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American InterContinental University-Houston in 2024 is 94 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 236 students. Graduate enrollment is about 22 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
25.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
5.26% 100% Completion Time
4.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.26% of students graduating from American InterContinental University-Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Information Technology: 46% male / 54% female
- Criminal Justice and Corrections: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
American InterContinental University-Houston graduates earn a median of $36,144 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of American InterContinental University-Houston.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,144. Median federal loan debt: $31,000. Average net price used in cost models: $20,249.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway American InterContinental University-Houston graduates report median earnings of $36,144 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American InterContinental University-Houston.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at American InterContinental University-Houston.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American InterContinental University-Houston graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American InterContinental University-Houston—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,818
- Texas median 1.1× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,539
- Texas median 1.1× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median near the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.76× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
American InterContinental University-Houston at a glance
American InterContinental University-Houston
American InterContinental University-Houston is a private for-profit institution in Houston, TX, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice and Corrections
- Largest enrollment groups
- Race/ethnicity unknown45.7%Black or African American38.3%White or Caucasian10.6%
Schools near American InterContinental University-Houston
Other campuses in Houston, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American InterContinental University-Houston located?
American InterContinental University-Houston is located in Houston, TX.
What is American InterContinental University-Houston's tuition?
American InterContinental University-Houston tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,829 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $20,249 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does American InterContinental University-Houston cost?
Reported tuition is $14,829 and average net price is $20,249 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,044 annually.
What explains American InterContinental University-Houston's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($20,249), completion (4.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,144). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at American InterContinental University-Houston?
American InterContinental University-Houston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 236 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (45.7%), Black or African American (38.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American InterContinental University-Houston?
About 55.5% of students at American InterContinental University-Houston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American InterContinental University-Houston earn?
Median earnings are $27,823 six years after entry and $36,144 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American InterContinental University-Houston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 4.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do American InterContinental University-Houston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,000.
Is American InterContinental University-Houston public or private?
American InterContinental University-Houston is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is American InterContinental University-Houston an HBCU?
No. American InterContinental University-Houston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American InterContinental University-Houston a tribal college?
No. American InterContinental University-Houston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.