American Institute-Toms River

2363 Lakewood Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Institute-Toms River serves 484 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Institute-Toms River
(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
15 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of American Institute-Toms River has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American Institute-Toms River diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
484 students
1,012 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
301 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
183 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
484 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
301 students
565 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
570 students
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
28%
% Black
26%
17%
% White
42%
35%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
40%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,108
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,088
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Institute-Toms River's ranking?
American Institute-Toms River 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: 484 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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