American Institute is found in Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at American Institute.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. American Institute is known for its programs in transportation.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 490 in 2007-2008 at American Institute. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at American Institute are male.
More complete details are provided below.
American Institute Of Technology
440 S 54th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043-4729
General Phone: (602) 233-2222
http://www.ait-schools.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 842 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for American Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 842 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American Institute had a total enrollment of 490 students (453 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 90% |
| Women | 10% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 51% |
| Nevada | 49% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 80% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phoenix, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 159 | 92 | 58% | 92 | 100% |
| Men | 146 | 83 | 57% | 83 | 100% |
| Women | 13 | 9 | 69% | 9 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
American Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2317800)
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career services
Student employment services
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