American Islamic College
Chicago, IL 60613
About American Islamic College
American Islamic College is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 16 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (31.2%) and Black or African American (25.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Islamic College | $7,650 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| 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 Islamic College really?
Key findings
- American Islamic College charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($7,650).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
American Islamic College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,650
Finding American Islamic College charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,650. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is about 0.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 36% below.
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 non-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 Islamic College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
American Islamic College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for American Islamic College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Selectivity describes competition for seats—not outcomes for enrolled students.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$7,650
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,600. 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.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is American Islamic College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
American Islamic College is a good school for those looking at admissions access patterns in Scorecard data—outcomes still depend on completion, earnings, and cost.
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 Islamic College.
Campus
Location
Chicago, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 60613
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is about 0.5× the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
16
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 27
- Graduate
- 11
- Full-time share
- 56%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for American Islamic College.
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 Islamic College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Islamic College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $7,600 | $7,600 | — |
| 2016 | $7,600 | $7,600 | — |
| 2017 | $7,600 | $7,600 | — |
| 2019 | $7,600 | $7,600 | — |
| 2020 | $7,600 | $7,600 | — |
| 2021 | $7,650 | $7,650 | — |
| 2022 | $7,650 | $7,650 | — |
| 2023 | $7,650 | $7,650 | — |
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
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
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 Islamic College reported total enrollment of about 16 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (31.2%), Black or African American (25.0%), and Non-Resident Alien (18.8%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Islamic College in 2024 is 16 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 27 students. Graduate enrollment is about 11 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from American Islamic College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do American Islamic College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for American Islamic College from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for American Islamic College.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for American Islamic College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for American Islamic College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,309
- Illinois median 1.1× the median ($8,563)
- Great Lakes median 1.2× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $79,427
- Illinois median 10× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 10× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 11× 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 Islamic College at a glance
American Islamic College
American Islamic College is a private non-profit institution in Chicago, IL.
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian31.2%Black or African American25.0%Non-Resident Alien18.8%
Schools near American Islamic College
Other campuses in Chicago, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Islamic College located?
American Islamic College is located in Chicago, IL.
What is American Islamic College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at American Islamic College is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3 applicants and 3 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is American Islamic College's tuition?
American Islamic College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,650 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does American Islamic College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,650 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,750 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Islamic College?
American Islamic College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 27 students, White (31.2%), Black or African American (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is American Islamic College public or private?
American Islamic College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is American Islamic College an HBCU?
No. American Islamic College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Islamic College a tribal college?
No. American Islamic College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Islamic College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, American Islamic College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is American Islamic College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Islamic College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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.