Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,283
Graduate Enrollment: 6
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 87% / 13% (2017)
First generation college students: 47.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 16.1%
Black: 15.4%
Hispanic: 30.6%
Asian: 15.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 14.4%
Black: 15.4%
Hispanic: 30.6%
Asian: 15.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.1%
2+ races: 1.8%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 14.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,414
In-State tuition: $26,150Out-of-State tuition: $26,150
Estimated books and supplies: $1,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,180 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $39,437 (2017)
Median Family Income: $21,529 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 52.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,125 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $224 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $36,654 |
| $30k-48k | $36,154 |
| $48k-75k | $39,151 |
| $75k-110k | $42,736 |
| $110k+ | $39,531 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,125 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,700 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,701 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $61,792 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 19 | $27,000 | $270 | $73,385 ($6,115) | |
| Associate's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 8 | $93,389 ($7,782) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 22 | $27,250 | $286 | $56,558 ($4,713) | $74,603 ($6,217) |
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 151 | $20,000 | $201 | $41,208 ($3,434) | $60,585 ($5,049) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Air Transportation. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Air Transportation. | 23 | $39,239 ($3,270) | $42,432 ($3,536) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 64 | $24,500 | $249 | $46,987 ($3,916) | $61,988 ($5,166) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $76,383Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,421,686 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $6,895,728 (2022)