School Highlights
American Institute-Somerset serves 484 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
American Institute-Somerset
(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
Number of Programs Offered
6
45
Student Body
The student population of American Institute-Somerset has grown by 656% over five years.
The American Institute-Somerset diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
484 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
484 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
484 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
484 students
766 students
# 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
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
50%
26%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
15%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4465%
0.3963%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4413%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$9,108
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$5,088
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
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: Least debt for graduating students.
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