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 Facts (2026)
- 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
School Calendar
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)
45%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
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)
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to American Institute-Somerset is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education (5.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education
Private for-profit
4500 New Brunswick Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(908) 222-0002
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(908) 222-0002
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
Private for-profit
901 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(800) 305-3487
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(800) 305-3487
6.5 miles
Enrollment: 340 students Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 98%
JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools
Private not-for-profit
1200 Park Ave and Randolph Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07061
(908) 668-2400
Plainfield, NJ 07061
(908) 668-2400
8.2 miles
Enrollment: 637 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 95%
DeVry University-New Jersey
Private for-profit
517 Route 1 S, Ste 1000
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 729-3960
8.3 miles
Enrollment: 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 44% Private-state tuition: $16,888 Minority enrollment: 79%
118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
Branchburg, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1200
8.6 miles
Enrollment: 5,749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $5,664 Out-state tuition: $7,584 Minority enrollment: 60%
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