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American Institute-West Hartford

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 15 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, American Institute-West Hartford is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Institute-West Hartford 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-West Hartford 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.

The retention rate of students at American Institute-West Hartford is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Institute-West Hartford do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at American Institute-West Hartford are Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Dental Assisting/Assistant, 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.

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at American Institute-West Hartford received on average $3,166 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.

$3,166
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 163 69% $3,061 $498,946
Other Federal Grant 163 69% $3,132 $510,546
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $5,503 $5,503
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 163 69% $3,166 $516,049

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Institute-West Hartford 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-West Hartford students is 52.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.0%.

52.4%

  • asian 71.4% 5 students
  • African American 70.0% 56 students
  • white 65.0% 13 students
  • hispanic 37.5% 39 students
  • Mixed Race 36.4% 4 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

American Institute-West Hartford 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