The main campus of Vaughn College is in Flushing, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Vaughn College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to transportation, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.
Vaughn College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Vaughn College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 1,068 enrolled students. Vaughn College has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369
General Phone: (718) 429-6600
http://www.vaughn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 98 | aviation operations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 77 | aircraft maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Business And Management | 6 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer graphics |
Number of programs and degrees for Vaughn College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 114 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 102 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Vaughn College had a total enrollment of 1,068 students (897 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 91% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Vaughn College offers campus housing for 200 of its 897 (full-time) students.
(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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,100 |
| Room and board | $ 9,900 |
| Room charge | $ 7,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,780 |
Financial Aid:
Vaughn College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 266500)
Vaughn College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $78,869 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $64,270 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $70,758 | 4 | $72,419 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vaughn College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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