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 66%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
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
Year Founded
1924
Total Faculty
15 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
21
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 less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
484 students
1,147 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
503 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
570 students
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
29%
% Black
26%
17%
% White
42%
34%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
40%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$9,108
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$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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