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School Highlights
American InterContinental University-Houston serves 116 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,638
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American InterContinental University-Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 80% over five years.
American InterContinental University-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
8 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American InterContinental University-Houston has declined by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The American InterContinental University-Houston diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
116 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
93 students
902 students
# Part-Time Students
23 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
94 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
72 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
21 students
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
3,370 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
1 students
39 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
41%
13%
% White
9%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
43%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
28%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$49,800
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $14,638 is more than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,638
$13,749
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$32,501
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,638
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does American InterContinental University-Houston cost?
American InterContinental University-Houston's private state tuition is approximately $14,638.
What is the acceptance rate of American InterContinental University-Houston?
The acceptance rate of American InterContinental University-Houston is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is American InterContinental University-Houston's ranking?
American InterContinental University-Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is American InterContinental University-Houston located?
American InterContinental University-Houston is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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