American Institute-Clifton

346 LEXINGTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Institute-Clifton serves 699 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 65%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Institute-Clifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

American Institute-Clifton
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
445 staff

Student Body

The student population of American Institute-Clifton has grown by 57% over five years.
The American Institute-Clifton diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
699 students
2,085 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
699 students
766 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,319 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
699 students
766 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
16%
8%
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% Hispanic
n/a
26%
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% Black
70%
15%
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% White
2%
35%
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% Hawaiian
9%
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.77
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4686%
0.3963%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of American Institute-Clifton and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4413%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$36,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,108
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in American Institute-Clifton and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,088
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in American Institute-Clifton and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
41%
89%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of American Institute-Clifton?
The acceptance rate of American Institute-Clifton is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is American Institute-Clifton's ranking?
American Institute-Clifton ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is DeVry University-New Jersey. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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