American Institute academics
American Institute.
The short answers
67%
of students with federal aid are the first in their family to go to college.
Who studies here
Undergraduates who are womenCollege Scorecard
80%
First in their family to go to collegeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
67%
Typical age when startingCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
28 years
Median family incomeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
$17,162
Where these numbers come from
Federal college data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Updated May 7, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers