Our Vision
To change the world one student at a time with a transformational education that creates a lifetime of opportunity.
FAST FACTS
Vaughn By The Numbers
It takes a standard of excellence and a driven commitment to rank among the top colleges and universities in the country. At Vaughn College, we continue to raise the bar to provide a futureproof education to our students. Be part of an exceptional community and see how a Vaughn education can set you apart from the rest. To learn more about Vaughn’s upward mobility rankings, watch this video of Harvard Professor Dr. Raj Chetty presenting the research findings.
TOP REGIONAL COLLEGE
IN THE NORTH
IN THE NORTH
97% of Vaughn grads 77% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
TOP COLLEGE FOR
SOCIAL MOBILITY
SOCIAL MOBILITY
RANKED #1
in upward mobility nationwide moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income†
in upward mobility nationwide moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income†
The Vaughn Guarantee Not employed within one year? Vaughn will Reimburse a year's worth of federal Direct student loan payments. ††
RANKED #1
in economic mobility in NYC moving students from the bottom 20% to the top 1% in income***
in economic mobility in NYC moving students from the bottom 20% to the top 1% in income***
RANKED IN TOP 4% of colleges with highest ROI for students from under-resourced communities**
The Only ABET-approved mechatronic engineering program in the northeast
HIGHER ACCESS
HIGHER EARNINGS Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education¶
HIGHER EARNINGS Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education¶
More than 86% of students receive financial aid
16:1 Student-Faculty Small class sizes with individualized attention from faculty
LOCATION
Location is everything, and ours couldn’t be better. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. In 2017, Queens was named as one of New York’s most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the “number one” US travel destination and the nation’s single most diverse county.
Our Core Values
Academic Calendar
Academic Programs
- Master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in:
- Engineering and Technology
- Management
- Aviation
- Certificate programs in:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Robotic Automation
- Supply Chain Management Certificate
- Aviation Maintenance (Airframe and Powerplant)
- Aircraft Dispatch Program
- Flight Certificates
- Airport Management
- Airline Management Certificate
- Safety Management Systems
- Air Traffic Control Program
- Computer-Aided Design for Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing
What else you should know
Clubs and Organizations
Vaughn College currently supports about 20 active clubs and organizations to encourage social interaction and to unite students with similar interests.
Simulator Complex
Our $1-million dollar flight simulator lab features a fleet of training devices and provides an exciting learning experience with our industry-trained faculty by your side.
VETERAN'S ADVANTAGE
Vaughn College provides excellent support and services to veterans, ranking the College as one of the “Best Regional Colleges for Veterans.” In fact, 14 percent of Vaughn’s student population are veterans.
2024 CLASS PROFILE
Total new student enrollment: 469 Average GPA: 81.25 (Vaughn is test optional)
2024 STUDENT BODY
Fall Enrollment: 1317 Student-to-faculty ratio: 14:1 (2024) Male: 87 percent Female: 13 percent
2025-2026 TUITION PER SEMESTER
Full-Time Academic Students: $14,961 per semester Part-Time Academic Students: $998 per credit Full-Time ATI Students: $10,604 per semester Part-Time ATI Students: $660 per credit
2025-2026 ROOM AND BOARD PER SEMESTER
Single suite: $6,890 Double in a four-person suite: $5,610 Meal plans:
Range from $600 (continuing students only) to $1,800
Residential hall freshmen automatically receive the $1,400 meal plan
Range from $600 (continuing students only) to $1,800
Residential hall freshmen automatically receive the $1,400 meal plan
Accreditations
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Telephone: 267.284.5000. Please read our Statement of Accreditation Status.
The bachelor of science (BS) degree in aircraft operations and the bachelor of science (BS) degree in aeronautical sciences are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359.
The Department of Management at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
Download the IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement
See the accreditation page for the full list of engineering and engineering technology programs that are accredited by ABET, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone 410.347.7700.