American Institute-Clifton

346 LEXINGTON AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Institute-Clifton serves 699 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

American Institute-Clifton
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
439 staff

Student Body

The student population of American Institute-Clifton has grown by 60% over five years.
The American Institute-Clifton diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
699 students
1,382 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
699 students
567 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
815 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
699 students
567 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
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% Asian
16%
15%
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% Hispanic
n/a
7%
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% Black
70%
22%
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% White
2%
7%
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% Hawaiian
9%
34%
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% Two or more races
1%
8%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in American Institute-Clifton.
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.79
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4686%
0.4254%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of American Institute-Clifton and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4107%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$36,100
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,108
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in American Institute-Clifton and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,088
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in American Institute-Clifton and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
41%
89%
Source: 2023 (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-Clifton?
The acceptance rate of American Institute-Clifton is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is American Institute-Clifton's ranking?
American Institute-Clifton 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 Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 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 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New Jersey community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New Jersey is Assumption College for Sisters. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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