American Islamic College

American Islamic College occupies a historic building in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood, situated along Lake Michigan's shoreline on the city's North Side. The private, four-year institution, established in 1981, specializes in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language programs while also offering degrees in general studies with an Islamic perspective. The campus consists of a main academic building in the Beaux-Arts architectural style, which houses classrooms, a library focused on Islamic texts and scholarship, and administrative offices. The college maintains a selective admissions process and primarily serves commuter students, though limited residential facilities are available in the adjacent dormitory building. Students can pursue bachelor's degrees in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, or interdisciplinary programs that combine Islamic teachings with liberal arts education.