American International College is a private college in Springfield, Massachusetts, founded in 1885 to educate immigrants. It offers career-focused programs in nursing, business, criminal justice, and liberal arts. Students rave about small classes, supportive professors, diverse international community, NCAA Division II Yellow Jackets athletics, and urban location near Springfield amenities.

State

Massachusetts

Student Population

1,300

Acceptance Rate

97%

GPA Range

2.6-3.0

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Nursing, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Business

"Spring Fling's mechanical bull packs Quad but State Street parking tickets hit commuters. We do Senior Torchlight Parade and OTIS elevator sing-alongs, though dorm heat blasts through April. Commuter lounge locks at 10 PM. International Club's visa workshops save F-1 paperwork headaches."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$42,970–$44,230

Conference

Northeast-10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77-79

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

American International men’s golf likely averaged about 77–79 per player per round, with team totals often in the low‑310s over four counting scores. The Yellow Jackets posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed regional‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Craig Cowles

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

Craig.Cowles@aic.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Craig Cowles is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts. He joined AIC in March 2025 after previously coaching at Elms College and working in golf-related sales and equipment roles. At Elms College, Cowles coached from 2009 to 2018 and earned New England Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2010 and 2012. His teams won conference titles in 2010 and 2013 and reached the 2014 NCAA Division III national tournament.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A