American Institute-West Hartford

99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Institute-West Hartford serves 407 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 72%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Institute-West Hartford ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

American Institute-West Hartford
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
154 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of American Institute-West Hartford has grown by 29% over five years.
The American Institute-West Hartford diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
407 students
1,483 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
26:1
# Full-Time Students
407 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
407 students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
27%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
7%
28%
% Hawaiian
22%
17%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$34,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,108
$9,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,088
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
65%
45%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of American Institute-West Hartford?
The acceptance rate of American Institute-West Hartford is 65%, which is higher than the state average of 45%.
What is American Institute-West Hartford's ranking?
American Institute-West Hartford ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,887 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.81, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Connecticut is University of Connecticut-Stamford. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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