Bus, subway, La Guardia Airport, JFK Airport,
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (VCAT)
86-01 23rd Avenue
86-01 23rd Avenue
|
Flushing,
NY |
11369
01. What the School is Known For
Notable Faculty
Dr. Naveen Seth
Chair and Professor, Management
Dr. Hossein Rahemi
Chair and Professor, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Ray Addabo
Professor , Arts and Sciences
Dr. Jeffrey Surovell
Associate Professor, Arts and Sciences
Dr. Wei Cao
Professor, Engineering and Technology
Prominent Alumni
Thefanis Gavrilis
Pres., Lockheed Martin Comm Sapce Sys
Robert Zincone
Pres., Sikorsky Helicopters
Charles Fletcher
Inventor, Hovercraft
Michael Pelehach
Inventor, F-14
Joseph Werner
Sr. VP, TWA
Dr. Artin Shoukas
Co-Director of Cardiovascular Mechanics, John Hopkins University
Most Popular Places On Campus
Flight Simulator Complex
Engineering Laboratories
Air Traffic Control Simulator Laboratory
Observation Tower
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Manhattan museums and historical sights
Manhattan shopping
Diverse ethnic neighborhoods
02. Students
Gender
13% female87% male
Out of State
11% are out
of state89% are
in-state
of state89% are
in-state
Students
79% are
full time21% are
part time
full time21% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,605
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.50%
Asian
11.53%
Black
21.68%
Hispanic
37.51%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
3.43%
White
13.33%
Two or more races
4.67%
Unknown
5.30%
International
2.06%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
813
Acceptance Rate
75%
Average HS GPA
86.00
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
432 - 533
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
459 - 560
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
81/99
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04. Academics
Student : Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
203
Terminal Degree
37
Faculty
Men
163
Minority
98
Women
40
International
9
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
05. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
11%
First-Year students living on campus
17%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
11
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Men's Sports (Warriors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Warriors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
08. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. John's University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
David Sookdeo
Associate Director of Admissions
86- 01 23rd Avenue Flushing, NY 11369
718-429-6600
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
718-429-6600
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
No
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
ricky.mccollum@vaughn.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
November and April annually
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Vaughn is located just off the Grand Central Parkway across the street from LaGuardia Airport on 23rd Avenue.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Courtyard by Mariott Hotel, Clarion Hotel
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Transportation/Mobility Management.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
03 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
04 ENGINEERING.
- Engineering, Other.
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
- Pre-Engineering.
05 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician.
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician.
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician.
06 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
- Air Traffic Controller.
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
- Flight Instructor.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$20,840
Required Fees
$800
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,160
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,365
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$36,165
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateApr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State aid form
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$1,236
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$1,004
Average Need-Based Loan
$1,992
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,146
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
813
Acceptance Rate
75%
Average HS GPA
86.00
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
432 - 533
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
459 - 560
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$20,840
Required Fees
$800
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,160
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,365
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$36,165
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$15,325
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$15,325
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Boston University
Cornell University
Fordham University
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Hofstra University
Ithaca College
New York University
Pace University
Penn State University Park
Princeton University
Quinnipiac University
Rochester Institute of Technology
St. John's University (NY)
State University of New York - Stony Brook University
State University of New York - University at Albany
Syracuse University
Villanova University
Yale University
05. Academics
Student : Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
203
Terminal Degree
37
Faculty
Men
163
Minority
98
Women
40
International
9
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Notable Faculty
Dr. Naveen Seth
Chair and Professor, Management
Dr. Hossein Rahemi
Chair and Professor, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Ray Addabo
Professor , Arts and Sciences
Dr. Jeffrey Surovell
Associate Professor, Arts and Sciences
Dr. Wei Cao
Professor, Engineering and Technology
Prominent Alumni
Thefanis Gavrilis
Pres., Lockheed Martin Comm Sapce Sys
Robert Zincone
Pres., Sikorsky Helicopters
Charles Fletcher
Inventor, Hovercraft
Michael Pelehach
Inventor, F-14
Joseph Werner
Sr. VP, TWA
Dr. Artin Shoukas
Co-Director of Cardiovascular Mechanics, John Hopkins University
06. Student Body
Gender
13% female87% male
Out of State
11% are out
of state89% are
in-state
of state89% are
in-state
Students
79% are
full time21% are
part time
full time21% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,605
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.50%
Asian
11.53%
Black
21.68%
Hispanic
37.51%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
3.43%
White
13.33%
Two or more races
4.67%
Unknown
5.30%
International
2.06%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
11%
First-Year students living on campus
17%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Flight Simulator Complex
Engineering Laboratories
Air Traffic Control Simulator Laboratory
Observation Tower
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Manhattan museums and historical sights
Manhattan shopping
Diverse ethnic neighborhoods
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
David Sookdeo
Associate Director of Admissions
86- 01 23rd Avenue Flushing, NY 11369
718-429-6600
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
718-429-6600
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
No
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
ricky.mccollum@vaughn.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
November and April annually
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Bus, subway, La Guardia Airport, JFK Airport,
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Vaughn is located just off the Grand Central Parkway across the street from LaGuardia Airport on 23rd Avenue.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Courtyard by Mariott Hotel, Clarion Hotel
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
Men's Sports (Warriors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Warriors)
Basketball
Cross Country
Tennis
11. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
11
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%
12. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. John's University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateApr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State aid form
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$1,236
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$1,004
Average Need-Based Loan
$1,992
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,146
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Transportation/Mobility Management.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
03 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
04 ENGINEERING.
- Engineering, Other.
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
- Pre-Engineering.
05 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician.
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician.
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician.
06 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
- Air Traffic Controller.
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
- Flight Instructor.
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Read More
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Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
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