Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology

Location and Contact Information

86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369
USA
Main Tel: (718) 429-6600
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

The Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was established in 1932. The college was previously known as the College of Aeronautics, but its name was changed in 2004. The institution awards master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a diverse fields of study. Vaughn College offers both graduate and undergraduate programs. Various distance learning and online programs are also offered by the college.

The Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is home to several student-run clubs and organizations, including the Hispanic Society of Aeronautical Engineers, the Aviation Editors Reaching Out Association, the Student Government Association, Women in Aviation International and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, among others.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, business and management, engineering technician, and transportation.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Schools of engineering and technology.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,700
Room$ 7,980
Board$ 3,300
Books and supplies$ 1,386
Other$ 5,750

Financial Aid

Vaughn College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 91% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant89%$9,638
Institutional Grant75%$3,581
Federal Grant68%$4,344
Pell Grant68%$3,926
Other Federal Grant44%$653
State or Local Grant68%$4,253

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan85%$6,225
Federal Loan85%$5,913
Other Loan5%$5,525

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Toyota Technological Institute at ChicagoChicago, IL11
2New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM446
3Dominican House of StudiesWashington, DC91
4Glenville State CollegeGlenville, WV1,443
5Interdenominational Theological CenterAtlanta, GA426
6Hood Theological SeminarySalisbury, NC248
7Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin, TX168
8Bethany CollegeLindsborg, KS587
9Associated Mennonite Biblical SeminaryElkhart, IN146
10Jarvis Christian CollegeHawkins, TX728

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate1367
Bachelor1085
Master31
1-2 year certificate 1

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  18
Without tenure; working toward tenure  12
Without tenure; tenure not available  1

Students

Student enrollment was 1,097 in 2009-2010 (1,137 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Vaughn College provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 1,137 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

Vaughn College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Computer Graphics

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (36 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (86 awarded)

  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

TRANSPORTATION (27 awarded)

  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations