Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, NY, USA

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.

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
0
100
74%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
9%
9%
Submitting ACT
91%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1100
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,290
Total Number of Undergrads
1,284
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
65%
20-39 Students
34%
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
34%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$38,534
Calculate your net 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.
$27,730
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.
$27,730
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,180
Books and Supplies
$1900

Aid & Grants

0
100
62%
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.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,189
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.
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,834
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,814

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.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,851
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

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
87%
13%
Student Organizations
19
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
12%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Warriors
School Colors
burgundy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
New York
Miami
Atlanta
Washington
Orlando
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
82%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$59,000

What Students Are Saying

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.
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