Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Tuition &
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private two-year college in Flushing, New York, enrolling about 1,302 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $39,986 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $29,810. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (33.0%) and Black or African American (19.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,810
- 2024 Average Net Price: $39,986 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,302 82.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 47.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,863
- Room & Board: $13,900 annual estimate
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is located in Flushing, NY (ZIP 11369).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology public or private?
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology cost?
Published tuition: $29,810.
Average net price after aid: $39,986.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $38,079 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $40,001 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $41,305 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $43,077 |
| $110,001+ | $43,008 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $119,240.
How big is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Total enrollment: 1,302 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,863 students.
Graduate enrollment: 13 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 39.19%.
First-year retention: 83.9%.
What do graduates of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology earn?
Median earnings: $48,890 six years after entry; $64,973 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,125.
49.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (167 completions)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations (78 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (29 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other (5 completions)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.19%; median earnings $64,973 at 10 years; net price $39,986. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,810
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology was $29,810.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$39,986
2024 Value
In 2024 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,986.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$159,944 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$39,986 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$119,240 4-Year Tuition
$13,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,610 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$182,440 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.51% 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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 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 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 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 | $20,450 | $20,450 | $18,087 |
| 2014 | $21,642 | $21,642 | $28,078 |
| 2015 | $22,680 | $22,680 | $27,227 |
| 2016 | $23,540 | $23,540 | $31,859 |
| 2017 | $24,550 | $24,550 | $31,646 |
| 2018 | $25,260 | $25,260 | $39,418 |
| 2019 | $26,150 | $26,150 | $39,391 |
| 2020 | $26,150 | $26,150 | $39,395 |
| 2021 | $26,150 | $26,150 | $37,659 |
| 2022 | $27,730 | $27,730 | $34,735 |
| 2023 | $28,850 | $28,850 | $39,723 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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 & Student Demographics
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology reported total enrollment of about 1,302 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 86% male and 14% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.0%), Black or African American (19.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (16.4%). About 49.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2024 is 1,302 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,863 students. Graduate enrollment is about 13 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.9%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 33.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.16% 100% Completion Time
39.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.16% of students graduating from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 79% male / 21% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 79% male / 21% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.
Return on Investment
$21,125 Median Student Debt
$64,973 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
306.22% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 167 completions
2. Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 78 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 29 completions
4. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 12 completions
5. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other: 5 completions
6. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,587
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,362
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Flushing, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 1,302 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.0%), Black or African American (19.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (16.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.19%. Approximately 49.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Flushing, NY 11369
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.19% graduation rate at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology located?
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is located in Flushing, NY.
How much does Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $29,810 and average net price is $39,986 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,863 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.0%), Black or African American (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
About 47.1% of students at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology earn?
Median earnings are $48,890 six years after entry and $64,973 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,125.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology public or private?
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Flushing, NY.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology an HBCU?
No. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology a tribal college?
No. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology reports 33.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 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
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- New York colleges by ROI
- Flushing, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
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- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
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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.