Apex is in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Apex issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Apex include mechanics and repair and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 893 students study at Apex (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Apex is essentially a male school.
More complete details are provided below.
Apex Technical School
635 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10011
General Phone: (212) 645-3300
http://www.apextechnical.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 630 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Production Trades | 161 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Apex in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 791 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Apex had a total enrollment of 893 students (1,170 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 61% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Apex participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 751800)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Apex Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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