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Flushing, NY · Hyde Park, NY
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | Culinary Institute of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $39,986/yr | $36,113/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $38,079/yr | $29,690/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,125 | $15,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $40,001/yr | $29,527/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $41,305/yr | $34,603/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $43,077/yr | $38,087/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $43,008/yr | $41,789/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $224/mo | $167/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,900/yr | $15,030/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,200/yr | $18,650/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,900/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,300/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $47,346/yr | $58,790/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,810/yr | $39,850/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $29,810/yr | $39,850/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 50% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 47% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 928–1183 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1060 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 17–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–23 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,161 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,983 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 680 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 6% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Required |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 39% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,973/yr | $47,475/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,053–$100,054 | $27,262–$71,624 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 41% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 43% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 19% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 57% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,890/yr | $37,846/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 20% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,315/yr | $43,549/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Mechanic & Repair Technologies 64% · Transportation & Materials Moving 20% · Engineering Technologies 9% | Culinary & Personal Services 72% · Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 5% |
| Most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 64% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 72% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Transportation & Materials Moving — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 9% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 6% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — <1% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Mechanical Engineering — $74,472/yr | Culinary Arts and Related Services — $43,808/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,302 | 3,011 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 13 | 136 |
| Average professor pay | $9,587/mo | $10,143/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $21,529 | $50,484 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Flushing, NY | Hyde Park, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1932 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Men | 86% | 50% |
| Women | 14% | 50% |
| White students | 13% | 46% |
| Black students | 19% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 33% | 22% |
| Asian students | 14% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 18% | 5.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 47% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 17% | 3.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,362/yr | $15,686/yr |
| Endowment | $7.6M | $154.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 191 | 1,971 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,990/yr | $9,220/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,060/yr | $4,460/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | USCAA | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 6 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 60 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $75,396 | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $75,396 | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.