Plaza College
Plaza College is a private for-profit two-year college in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling about 984 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $15,450 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,860 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 30.00% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 984 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.62%
Plaza College: what the data shows
Common questions about Plaza College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Plaza College?
Plaza College is located in Forest Hills, NY (ZIP 11375).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Plaza College public or private?
Plaza College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Plaza College cost?
Published tuition: $15,450.
Average net price after aid: $19,860.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,692 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,716 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,415 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,800.
How hard is it to get into Plaza College?
Admission rate: 30.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Plaza College?
Total enrollment: 984 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Plaza College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.62%.
What do graduates of Plaza College earn?
Median earnings: $32,282 six years after entry; $31,519 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,751.
84.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Plaza College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (369 completions)
- CIP 510602 (74 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (45 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (39 completions)
- CIP 520299 (38 completions)
- CIP 520201 (35 completions)
- CIP 510899 (32 completions)
- CIP 510705 (28 completions)
- CIP 520401 (21 completions)
- CIP 220303 (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Plaza College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 30.00%; completion rate 67.62%; median earnings $31,519 at 10 years; net price $19,860. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$15,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Plaza College was $15,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,860
2024 Value
In 2024 Plaza College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,860.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,860 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$61,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Plaza College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
84.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Plaza College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Plaza College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,350 | $11,350 | $11,933 |
| 2014 | $11,350 | $11,350 | $11,814 |
| 2015 | $11,350 | $11,350 | $12,463 |
| 2016 | $12,450 | $12,450 | $13,348 |
| 2017 | $12,450 | $12,450 | $13,268 |
| 2018 | $12,450 | $12,450 | $13,783 |
| 2019 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $15,927 |
| 2020 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $16,091 |
| 2021 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $16,770 |
| 2022 | $14,425 | $14,425 | $17,443 |
| 2023 | $15,450 | $15,450 | $18,193 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30.00% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Plaza College in 2024 is 984 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
67.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Plaza College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Plaza College.
Return on Investment
$20,751 Median Student Debt
$31,519 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
65.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
296.76% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Plaza College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.0602: 74 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 45 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 39 completions
CIP 52.0299: 38 completions
CIP 52.0201: 35 completions
CIP 51.0899: 32 completions
CIP 51.0705: 28 completions
CIP 52.0401: 21 completions
CIP 22.0303: 19 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 369 completions
Most popular programs at Plaza College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Plaza College graduates.
About
Plaza College is a private for-profit institution located in Forest Hills, NY, offering 13 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 984 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 30.00%. The institution maintains a 67.62% graduation rate. Approximately 84.99% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Plaza College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Plaza College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $15,450 and average net price is $19,860 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Plaza College?
The admission rate is 30.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Plaza College earn?
Median earnings are $32,282 six years after entry and $31,519 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Plaza College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Plaza College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,751.
How big is Plaza College?
Total enrollment is about 984 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Plaza College public or private?
Plaza College is a private for-profit institution located in Forest Hills, NY.
Is Plaza College an HBCU?
No. Plaza College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Plaza College a tribal college?
No. Plaza College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Plaza College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Plaza College reports 33.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Plaza College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Plaza College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.