School Highlights
American Institute-Somerset serves 364 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Institute-Somerset ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Institute-Somerset
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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
11 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American Institute-Somerset has grown by 468% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American Institute-Somerset diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
364 students
1,012 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
223 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
565 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
570 students
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
51%
28%
% Black
27%
17%
% White
17%
35%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$9,108
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$5,088
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Institute-Somerset's ranking?
American Institute-Somerset ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to American Institute-Somerset is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (5.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Private for-profit
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Piscataway, NJ 08854
(908) 222-0002
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(908) 222-0002
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 70%
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Private for-profit
901 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(800) 305-3487
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(800) 305-3487
6.5 miles
Enrollment: 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 65%
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Private not-for-profit
1200 Randolph Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-2400
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-2400
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Enrollment: 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 59% Minority enrollment: 70%
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Private for-profit
517 Route 1 S, Ste 1000
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
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Enrollment: 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $16,888 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Branchburg, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
Branchburg, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
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