American Institute-West Hartford is a private for-profit trade school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling about 402 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 56.05% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,710 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $19,316 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 402 65.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.05%
  • First-Generation Students: 67.4%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 667

American Institute-West Hartford: what the data shows

Common questions about American Institute-West Hartford, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is American Institute-West Hartford?

American Institute-West Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT (ZIP 06110-1922).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is American Institute-West Hartford public or private?

American Institute-West Hartford is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does American Institute-West Hartford cost?

Average net price after aid: $19,316.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$19,220
$30,001–$48,000$19,839
$48,001–$75,000$19,415

How big is American Institute-West Hartford?

Total enrollment: 402 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 667 students.

About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at American Institute-West Hartford?

150%-time completion rate: 56.05%.

First-year retention: 60.0%.

What do graduates of American Institute-West Hartford earn?

Median earnings: $25,543 six years after entry; $28,710 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,979.

66.56% of students receive Pell grants.

What is American Institute-West Hartford known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is American Institute-West Hartford a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 56.05%; median earnings $28,710 at 10 years; net price $19,316. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Institute-West Hartford was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$19,316
2024 Value

In 2024 American Institute-West Hartford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,316.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$77,264 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$19,316 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for American Institute-West Hartford.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at American Institute-West Hartford was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for American Institute-West Hartford in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$13,764
2014$14,295
2015$14,277
2016$13,531
2017$13,172
2018$18,537
2019$16,429
2020$16,627
2021$19,689
2022$20,065
2023$18,110

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

American Institute-West Hartford reported total enrollment of about 402 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (38.8%), and White (13.7%). About 66.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Institute-West Hartford in 2024 is 402 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 667 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

60.0%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 40.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

40.13% 100% Completion Time

56.05% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40.13% of students graduating from American Institute-West Hartford completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6% male / 94% female
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 19% male / 81% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for American Institute-West Hartford.

Return on Investment

$11,979 Median Student Debt

$28,710 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

41.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

271.58% Return on Investment

4.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for American Institute-West Hartford.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 72 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 52 completions

3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 36 completions

4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 23 completions

5. 05.1091: 22 completions

6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 17 completions

Most popular programs at American Institute-West Hartford.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for American Institute-West Hartford graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Institute-West Hartford from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,889

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

American Institute-West Hartford is a private for-profit institution located in West Hartford, CT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 402 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (38.8%), White (13.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 56.05%. Approximately 66.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 67.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

West Hartford, CT 06110-1922

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

American Institute-West Hartford provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is American Institute-West Hartford located?

American Institute-West Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT.

How much does American Institute-West Hartford cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,316 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at American Institute-West Hartford?

American Institute-West Hartford reports undergraduate enrollment of about 667 students, Black or African American (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (38.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend American Institute-West Hartford?

About 67.4% of students at American Institute-West Hartford are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of American Institute-West Hartford earn?

Median earnings are $25,543 six years after entry and $28,710 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at American Institute-West Hartford?

The 150%-time completion rate is 56.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do American Institute-West Hartford students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,979.

Is American Institute-West Hartford public or private?

American Institute-West Hartford is a private for-profit institution located in West Hartford, CT.

Is American Institute-West Hartford an HBCU?

No. American Institute-West Hartford is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is American Institute-West Hartford a tribal college?

No. American Institute-West Hartford is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is American Institute-West Hartford a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Institute-West Hartford reports 38.8% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is American Institute-West Hartford religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for American Institute-West Hartford in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Connecticut trade schools profile
  • West Hartford, Connecticut city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Connecticut
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.