Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (Formerly known as the College of Aeronautics, previously the Academy of Aeronautics and originally founded as the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics) is private specialized Aviation and Engineering college located adjacent to LaGuardia Airport in borough of Queens, New York, United States. It was founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1932, and moved to New York City in 1940. The college's most recent name change, to honor a founder, was on September 1, 2004.
It provides Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree and Master's degrees in Engineering, Technology, Aviation, and Management. 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 Engineering, Electrical Engineering 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. The associate in Applied Science (AAS) in electronic engineering technology, the associate in applied science (AAS) degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology and the bachelor of science (BS) degree in Electronic Engineering technology, as well as the bachelor of science (BS) degree in Mechanical engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1255 students
- $17,100.00 avg tuition
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing,
NY
11369
(718) 429-6600
Apply online
Admissions:
www.vaughn.edu
Financial Aid:
www.vaughn.edu
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 92% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 21% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 40% |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $17,100.00 | $17,100.00 | $17,100.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $575.00 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $18,120.00 | $18,120.00 | $18,120.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $755.00 | $755.00 | $755.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,500.00 | $13,455.00 | $5,160.00 |
| Other Expenses | $5,750.00 | $9,610.00 | $5,160.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $75.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 96% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 95% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,218.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 80% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $3,253.00 |
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | X | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Graphics | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | X | X | ||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | ||||
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | X | X | ||
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Travelers Scholarship | $5000 | May 25, 2012 |
| Aetna Nursing Scholarship | $2500 | May 25, 2012 |
| United Health Foundation/HACU Scholarship | $2000 | May 25, 2012 |
