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American Institute-Clifton

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in CLIFTON, New Jersey, American Institute-Clifton is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Institute-Clifton is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Institute-Clifton is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at American Institute-Clifton is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at American Institute-Clifton is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Institute-Clifton do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at American Institute-Clifton are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at American Institute-Clifton received on average $3,466 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,466
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 324 89% $3,185 $1,031,900
Other Federal Grant 324 89% $3,265 $1,057,900
State Grant/Scholarships 8 2% $5,136 $41,091
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 2% $6,907 $41,444
Total Grant & Scholarships 329 91% $3,466 $1,140,435

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Institute-Clifton students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American Institute-Clifton students is 46.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.4%.

46.9%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 31.8% 21 students
  • white 63.6% 14 students
  • hispanic 49.8% 109 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

American Institute-Clifton provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

American Institute-Clifton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families