Alliant International University Reviews

  • 78 Reviews
  • San Diego (CA)
  • Annual Tuition: $13,680
67% of 78 students said this degree improved their career prospects
85% of 78 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Annika Okamoto
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"Pros: truely diversity based, they care about students and try to help them. Absolutely great statistics class, a lot of support with academic writing and many class tasks are directed at academic writing. Cons: The reputation is lower than the actual quality of education. Some of the classes require too much work for the units given and a few (but not all, by any means) professors treat highly motivated graduate students like they were junior college kids."
Colette Chase
  • Reviewed: 6/28/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"Alliant's grad program in Couples and Family Therapy is one of the most rigorous in the country. This comprehensive program will prepare you for the licensing exam and their community network will assist you in making important career connections."
Sourena Haj-Mohamadi
  • Reviewed: 6/27/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"Pros Multicultural emphasis (working with different population training) Faculty do care about their students Cons Very expensive school to attend (private)"
Maritza Plascencia
  • Reviewed: 6/8/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"The Marriage and Family Therapy program was great, especially because of the cohesiveness it offered and small-community feel. The faculty was very supportive and invested in having the students be their best when representing both the school and field out in the community. It allowed the opportunity to make connections with other students and to create new friendships because of the nature of the field, the number of students per class, and the opportunities for collaborative assignments. I transferred from another program because a friend recommended this one and have never looked back. I am proud to call myself an alum of Alliant."
natalie jones
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"I like this school overall. I have made a lot of really good friends here and developed good relationships with some of the faculty members. However the cost of attendance has skyrocketed, and it appears that university has lowered there standards on who they allow to attend. The scholarships offered here are far and few between. There is not enough support for students."
Allie Laurie
  • Reviewed: 4/30/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"Extra fine faculty, close and effective mentorship, and a great deal of independence. Cons are the expense and lack of scholarships."
Rachel Hamilton
  • Reviewed: 4/8/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"Very competitive program! Great for a future in Couple and Family Therapy!"
Sarai Gonzalez
  • Reviewed: 3/6/2013
  • Degree: School Psychology
"I feel that the pros about my school are having a small cohort; the availablity of the courses being 7 weeks long; and the location of the school. The cons about the school are them not offering online or blended courses; not being nationally certified; and not being able to offer the courses during the earlier part of the day"
Kwan Pui Alice Chan
  • Reviewed: 2/15/2013
  • Degree: Education
"I am happy with the program I am enrolled in. I have finished all my coursework and am working on my dissertation right now. I have learned so much in the past semesters. In addition to academic knowledge, the cultural diversity of the school has provided a lot of opportunities for me to make friends with people around the globe, and learn a lot about their cultures. TESOL is a small program at Alliant International University, and it is probably not very well-known in the general public. However, I enjoy the individual attention professors can give to each student. I hope that the program and the university will continue to grow, and become a renowned university one day, which it absolutely deserves."
Vernessa Roberts
  • Reviewed: 1/17/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"I feel that this program is very efficient and I feel that I will be well prepared when I graduate. The only con is the high expenses that this program consists of."
Crystal Sanchez
  • Reviewed: 1/12/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I think that my program has very much to offer with a great quality faculty. Accessibility to faculty when you need help is one thing that I treasure at this school because I know how it is hard to get one on one attention in a public school. I also feel very safe at my campus and many of the students are extremely friendly. It was not hard to make new friends at Alliant. To be honest, I feel like I have a new family at school with my collegues and professors. Each professor treats us like we are unique and part of their team. If I ever have any questions or concerns, I can speak to any faculty member and the issue will be addressed right away. Faculty and students take pride in their work and being able to give adequate feedback and material. One thing that was hard for me to do during the beginning of my time at Alliant was the commute. If you live far from campus, then it might take some time to get used to the traffic that occurs before and after class. Another thing is that Alliant in Irvine does not have the traditional fraternity or sorority organizations.to network with. Although this is the case, Alliant still has other organizations for networking. Alliant's tuition is quite expensive, but it is worth it in my opinion! The quality and level of care and attention one receives is phenomenal! I am very happy with my decision to be part of Alliant in Irvine"
Brittany Voorhees
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2013
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"very competitive, very culturally aware and focused."
Joseph Marquez
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2012
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Overall, the school provides with an excellent program. Some of the main difficulties or inconveniences of this program is the unbelievable monetary cost of the program, the lack of communication among administration staff, and the lack of flexibility for change among staff members."
Kali Coughlin
  • Reviewed: 12/21/2012
  • Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy
"The Marriage and Family Therapy program at Alliant International University is amazing. It has surpassed my expectations and I am well on my to a successful future. The faculty and staff are welcoming, helpful, and supportive. The students are also welcoming and form an invaluable support network for one another. It has been a great experience so far, and I truly look forward to what my future holds!"
Marty Meisler
  • Reviewed: 12/6/2012
  • Degree: Business
"I have been extremely impressed by Presidio Graduate School."
Howard Lin
  • Reviewed: 12/6/2012
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"For AIU-LA, PsyD program: Great curriculum, great professors, and hands on training. They offer many training/internship sites around the area. Everyone is very supportive in your efforts and passions in a particular field of psychology."
Amanda Ybarra
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2012
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"I am impressed by the school because of the emphasis on diversity, multiculturalism, and internationalism which is important in our world today. I believe that the program has excellent faculty who really know their field, and I really enjoy the small class sizes so I get to know my classmates on a personal level. I would like the cost of school to be less, but for the education and training that I will be receiving I believe that it is worth it."
Paul Nguyen
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2012
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Alliant International University provides a great and comprehensive study in the field of psychology and has allowed me to be more comfortable and confident as a future psychologist. I have been blessed at have been accepted into their Doctorate of Psychology program but could really use the extra financial help as the program is very expensive, as well as the cost of living."