Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

86-01 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

http://www.vaughn.edu/

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School Description

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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.

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (Formerly known as the College of Aeronautics, previously the Academy of Aeronautics prior to 1989 and originally founded as the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics) is a specialized college located adjacent to LaGuardia Airport in East Elmhurst in Queens County, New York. It was founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1932, and moved to New York in 1940. The college's most recent name change, to honor a founder, was on September 1, 2004.

It provides associate, bachelor and master's degrees in engineering, technology, aviation, and mangagment. The Aviation Training Institute at Vaughn offers the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant maintenance certificate. Vaughn is the only college in New York to offer the engineering program Mechatronics, developed at MIT. Mechatronics is a combination of several engineering types including mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. The institution is also designated by the FAA as a Collegiate Training Institute and offers a non-degree air traffic control program for those wishing to pursue a career in this field.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,316
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
84%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,820
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Degree Programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Associate's Level Programs

  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Computer Graphics
        A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical Technician
      Electricians maintain, install, test and connect electrical systems in factories, industrial buildings, residential properties and other facilities. As an Electrical Technician you will work with the electrical systems of machines and equipment used in business and industry.
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  • Skilled Trades

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    • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more schools with programs in Mechanic/Repair Trades
      • Aircraft Maintenance
        Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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  • Transportation Careers

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      • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
        Individuals in this program learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. This program typically lasts two years and includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical Technician
      Electricians maintain, install, test and connect electrical systems in factories, industrial buildings, residential properties and other facilities. As an Electrical Technician you will work with the electrical systems of machines and equipment used in business and industry.
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  • Skilled Trades

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    • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more schools with programs in Mechanic/Repair Trades
      • Aircraft Maintenance
        Students in this program learn the technical knowledge and skills required to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. This program includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
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  • Technician Careers

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    • Engineering Technology See more schools with programs in Engineering Technology
      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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  • Transportation Careers

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    • Aviation See more schools with programs in Aviation
      • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
        Individuals in this program learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services. This program typically lasts two years and includes instruction in airport operations, ground traffic direction, ground support and flightline operations, passenger and cargo operations, flight safety and security operations, aviation industry regulation, and related business aspects of managing aviation enterprises.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 84%
Part-Time 16%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 35%
African-American 19%
Caucasian 19%
Other 16%
Asian 11%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 91%
New Jersey 5%
Connecticut 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 13,820    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 13,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 420    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,050 86%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 5,000 74%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 750 86%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,625 74%  
Any Aid:
  95%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
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