AIU Online

What AIU Online does

AIU Online (American InterContinental University) is an accredited online higher education institution founded in 1970, operating as a member of the American InterContinental University System under publicly traded parent Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO). The institution delivers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs across six verticals: Business Administration, Information Technology, Healthcare Management, Criminal Justice, Education, and Design. Its core technology consists of a 24/7 online learning management system with mobile app access and a five-week accelerated course session structure offering 10 undergraduate and 8 graduate start dates per year. Differentiated features include the AIU Accelerate prior-learning credit program (converting work experience into college credit), transfer credit evaluation accepting up to 75% of qualifying credits toward a bachelor's degree, and a 45% tuition reduction for active duty, reserve, and National Guard military students.

AIU generates revenue through per-credit-hour tuition ($345 for undergraduate, $652 for general master's, $333-$472 for M.Ed programs) supplemented by federal financial aid processing (Pell Grants, federal loans) and institutional grants and scholarships. The institution maintains institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and programmatic accreditation from ACBSP for business programs, both required for federal Title IV eligibility. Distribution occurs through direct-to-consumer online enrollment, inside-sales phone-based admissions advisors, self-service web tools (Tuition Calculator, Net Price Calculator), and physical campuses in Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas offering hybrid online/on-ground instruction.

Primary customer segments are working adults, transfer students, and military-affiliated learners pursuing career advancement, with secondary segments in career advancers and international students. Geographic restrictions limit enrollment in Massachusetts, parts of New York, and select foreign countries. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 range across the corporate headquarters in Chandler, Arizona and the two physical campuses. Over 161,000 degrees have been awarded since 1970 across 34 programs and specializations.

Name

AIU Online

Legal name

Perdoceo Education Corporation

Website

https://aiuniv.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AIU Online is an accredited online university under Perdoceo Education Corporation offering 34 associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs across business, IT, healthcare, criminal justice, education, and design for working adults, military students, and transfer learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Online degree programs
• Higher education
• Distance learning
• Career-focused education
• Accelerated courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Per Credit Hour: Revenue generated from tuition charges based on credit hours completed. Undergraduate programs charged at $345 per credit for Associate/Bachelor's degrees, $652 per credit for Master's degrees, and $333-472 per credit for M.Ed programs. Total program costs vary based on degree level and transfer credits applied.
2. Financial Aid Processing: Revenue partially derived from federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, federal loans, and institutional grants/scholarships awarded to eligible students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIU Online is an accredited online university offering flexible associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs across six career-focused areas: business administration, information technology, healthcare management, criminal justice, education, and design. Programs are delivered through fully online courses with five-week accelerated sessions and multiple start dates per year, supplemented by physical campuses in Atlanta and Houston.

Product overview

AIU Online (American InterContinental University) is an accredited online university offering flexible degree programs across associate, bachelor's, and master's levels. The institution provides over 34 degree programs and specializations in six main areas: Business Administration (with AABA, BBA, and MBA variants), Information Technology (BSIT/MSIT with Cybersecurity and Public Safety concentrations), Healthcare Management, Criminal Justice (including Forensic Science), Education (M.Ed), and Design. Students can study fully online with 5-week course sessions and 10-12 start dates annually, or attend on-ground campuses in Atlanta, Georgia or Houston, Texas. Key offerings include the AIU Accelerate prior learning credit program, One Year MBA accelerated option, and various financial planning tools including Tuition & Graduation Calculator and Net Price Calculator. The institution supports military students with tuition reductions and maintains accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and ACBSP for business programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Degree Programs Accredited online university offering flexible associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in business, information technology, healthcare, criminal justice, design, and education for working adults.
• AIU Accelerate

Quantifiable outcome

• 161,000+ degrees awarded since 1970
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Career Education Foundation Scholarship FundminorOthersA nonprofit 501(c)(3) fund dedicated to providing both need-based and merit-based scholarships to qualified students attending AIU and other Perdoceo Education Corporation institutions.
• Third-Party Advertising NetworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising partners and networks that help serve interest-based advertising on behalf of AIU. May collect user information and serve targeted advertisements across multiple websites and platforms.
• JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services)minorOthersProvider of arbitration services referenced in Terms of Use for dispute resolution. Dispute resolution conducted according to JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiu-online

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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