Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
86-01 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Description
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is an institution dedicated to providing a distinctive education to a diverse population of students. Our mission is to create an environment that cultivates personal growth and leadership in preparation for successful careers. The College is committed to:1. Maintaining a culture of excellence that is conducive to learning, which enables students, faculty and staff to achieve their fullest personal, professional and career potential;
2. Providing students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to achieve professional success in their chosen careers; integrating technology into academic programs while emphasizing communication and analytical skills;
3. Instilling in our students the professional and civic values that will make them outstanding contributors to society; educating students about how to be responsible citizens, whose integrity, personal values and high ethical standards will be emulated within the community;
4. Ensuring academic excellence by recruiting and developing an outstanding faculty and instructional staff, encouraging the pursuit of research and other professional development activities that extend the body of scientific knowledge and its practical application to societal and industrial needs;
5. Serving the industries that employ our graduates by providing an innovative curriculum responsive to changing needs, covering a broad spectrum from leading-edge certification and training to baccalaureate aviation, management and engineering technology degree programs;
6. Providing an administration that is responsive to the daily and long-term management issues that ensure an environment of excellence in learning; and
7. Welcoming men and women from all racial, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds to join our students, faculty, staff and trustees in creating a sense of community in support of the vision and mission.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$17,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,700
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
1,534
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,534
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,534
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 66%
- Part-Time
- 34%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 21%
- Asian
- 12%
- Caucasian
- 15%
- Latino
- 38%
- Other
- 14%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%