American Institute-Somerset

80 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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:

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Attribute

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)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
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
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
223 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
408 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
565 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
570 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
51%
28%
% Black
27%
17%
% White
17%
35%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% 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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • 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 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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