School Highlights
American Institute-West Hartford serves 396 students (64% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 72%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Institute-West Hartford ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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 26% 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
396 students
1,483 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
26:1
# Full-Time Students
253 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
143 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
396 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
2%
2%
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
35%
17%
% Black
20%
20%
% White
19%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
17%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
9%
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)
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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The nearest community college to American Institute-West Hartford is CT Aerotech (3.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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(860) 528-4111
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