AIRR-NA Member Institution

The American College of Greece

Athens, Greece

Institution at a Glance

Year founded
1875
Institution type
American University Abroad
Campus setting
Urban
Population category
Medium (5,000–14,999 students)
Degree levels
Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Undergraduate length
4-year
Undergraduate students
4,700
Postgraduate students
1,000
International students
1,300

About the Institution

ACG is the oldest and largest U.S.-accredited, comprehensive educational institution in Europe.  Our 64-acre campus hosts a vibrant student community with over 5,000 students from 95 countries majoring in over 34 innovative programs, 65 minors and 8 graduate programs.  ACG has 2 North American representatives happy to assist in any way!

North American Representatives

Kyler Keith

Associate Director - North American Enrollment

Region: Central, Mountain, West Coast, Canada, Mexico

Based in: Kansas City, MO

Nora Geer

Manager - North American Enrollment

Region: East Coast, Southeast Coast, Ohio Valley

Based in: Philadelphia, PA

Academics and Programs

Undergraduate study

We are NECHE U.S Accredited institution and offer 4-year degrees with Liberal Arts General Education.  Applicants apply to the university and choose a major/minor. 

Our most popular majors include:
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality and Tourism
Psychology

Postgraduate study

MBA
Shipping Management (MSC)
Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (MS)
Organizational Psychology (MS)
Digital Communication and Social Media (MA)

Areas represented: Artificial Intelligence, Arts, Business & Management Studies, Computer Science, Creative Arts, Data Science, Design, Economics, Environmental Science, Hospitality, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Psychology & Clinical Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Visual Arts

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Admissions and Applications

Application type

Common App, Direct

Entry requirements

2.75 Unweighted GPA (HS or College); Personal Essay; Letter of Recommendation (Academic); Official HS and/or College Transcripts

Applications, dates and deadlines

Fall Early Deadline - April 1st
Fall Priority Deadline - May 1at
Fall Deadline - August 1st
Fall and Spring Intakes

How to apply

You can apply through our acg.edu institutional page; Common App; or Transfer Abroad Network.  Once submitted, and all official documents are received, applications are reviewed for admission.  Once accepted students will deposit $500 (deducted from first bill) in order to register for courses and be issued a visa.

Standardized testing

ACG is test optional

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Costs, Scholarships, and Funding

Tuition and fees

$14,750 USD

Estimated cost of living

$6,000-$10,000

Scholarships and funding

ACG offers Automatic Merit Scholarship based on Unweighted GPA

3.4-3.59 - 15% Tuition Reduction
3.6-3.79 - 25% Tuition Reduction 
3.8+ - 35% Tuition Reduction

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Student Life and Support

Student life and location

Intramural and Competitive Sports - over 15!
Arts, Media & Culture: Dance, Crafts, Videography, Performing Arts
International & Global Engagement: Model UN, International Student Org
Academic & Professional Societies
Service, Advocacy & Community: Meditation, Alliance Club
Sports & Recreation
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Deree Student Association (DSA) student activities and events

Housing and support

The American College of Greece operates modern Residence Complexes and student apartments just a short walk from campus. Students live in a safe, clean, residential environment in a quiet neighborhood with nearby grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, and shopping centers. Our housing options include fully furnished studios, as well as single and double bedrooms in shared apartments.

Careers and Outcomes

Our qualified career facilitators offer a plethora of person-to-person and online services to support students, alumni and employers.

We help students to:
Build and project key competencies for career readiness and employability
Make conscious career-decisions with our guidance
Search and apply effectively for jobs, internships and graduate studies
Meet employers and network appropriately to secure work opportunities

We help alumni to:
Decide on change of field or job roles
Search and apply effectively for jobs and graduate studies

We work with employers to:
Open job and internship opportunities for our students and alumni
Inform students on current and future job market trends

Information for Counselors

Our US Admissions Team offers virtual and in-person visits, counselor and student information sessions, personalized communication between student and university, and campus tours year round!  Counselor Tour 2028 - Details soon!

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