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American Auto Institute

Overview of American Auto Institute

The campus of American Auto Institute is in Cerritos, CA, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at American Auto Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

American Auto Institute Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes American Auto Institute an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 70 students enrolled (70 full-time equivalent). American Auto Institute has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting American Auto Institute

American Auto Institute
17522 Studebaker Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
General Phone: (562) 403-2660
http://americanautoinstitute.com

American Auto Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair67automobile mechanics, vehicle emissions tech, vehicle maintenance

Number of programs and degrees for American Auto Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year673

Student Body

In 2007, American Auto Institute had a total enrollment of 70 students (70 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White12%
Black11%
Hispanic56%
Asian19%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-194%
20-2113%
22-2431%
25-2924%
30-347%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

American Auto Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating76%

American Auto Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Cerritos, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

American Auto Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,075
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,075
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
American Auto Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3969600)

American Auto Institute Degree Programs (2007)

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

American Auto Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets American Auto Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%American Auto Institute % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%American Auto Institute Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%American Auto Institute Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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