Overview
Located next to LaGuardia Airport,Vaughn College is a school of aeronautics and aviation in New York City. Vaughn confers bachelor’s degrees in 14 aviation and engineering-related fields and is the only college in New York State to offer a degree in Mechatronics, an engineering program developed by MIT. Additionally, the FAA has designated Vaughn College as a Collegiate Training Institute and the college features an approved air traffic control program. Vaughn is home to the Aviation Training Institute and a flight simulator lab featuring two state-of-the-art simulators known as Redbirds.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$38,534
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1100
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $28,850 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,850 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1900 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
35%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
55%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,444
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,024
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,875
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
49%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2564
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,024
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,887,176
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,571,229
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,817
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,870
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,429
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
748
Students Applied
99%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
121
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
91%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1100
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,489
Total Number of Undergrads
1,479
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
11
Faculty Overview
0
100
18%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
17
Countries Represented
12
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
19
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
12%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
10%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Phoenixes
School Colors
burgundy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
167593
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
58
Total Female Athletes
12
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Tennis
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$80,000
Top 5 Cities
New York
Miami
Atlanta
Washington
Orlando
Top 5 Employers
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
JetBlue Airways
Delta Air Lines
Federal Aviation Administration
American Airlines
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Engineering
Business Development
Information Technology
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMost Defeinitely because it specifies in my interest, Aeronautical Engineering.
Devyn from Baltimore, MD
Vaughn College is a great small college for higher learning that is great for first year college student. The school is focused in aviation and has excellent connections with member of various different companies in near by airports. The classes are great for transfer applicants.
Elroy from EAST ELMHURST, NY
Faculty members are beyond helpful.
Small class rooms, thus be able to understand a lot better.
Accredited by ABET for it's Engineering Courses.
Small class rooms, thus be able to understand a lot better.
Accredited by ABET for it's Engineering Courses.
Mohamed from New York, NY
A great college to attend if pursuing a major in an aeronautical field or engineering field. The professors are extremely engaging and teach you all you need to be successful in your chosen field. I absolutely love Vaughn College and anyone looking for an Engineering/ Aeronautical/ Technological school, it is right here
Zech
small school that can pay attention to all your needs. you aren't a number you become a student
Estefania from Jamaica, NY
Location is prime. Faculty is helpful. Many opportunities available.
Edward from Canton, OH
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