- The mission of the Katharine Gibbs School - New York is to provide its students with the foundation for lifelong learning. Whether they choose to continue their education or enter the workforce, Gibbs graduates are trained to succeed.
School Highlights
Katharine Gibbs School-New York City served 655 students
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 63%.
School Overview
Katharine Gibbs School-New York City
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Private For-profit
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
n/a
43 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
655 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
24:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
607 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
n/a
37%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
100%
7%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2010 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In recent years, with the call for faster business processes and technological innovations, today's leading corporations demand an even sharper, more highly skilled professional than in years past. With our ever- expanding array of comprehensive, quality educational programs, Katharine Gibbs - New York will continue to uphold the guiding principles that this school was founded upon in 1911. Gibbs prepares their graduates for ongoing success. Katharine Gibbs School New York offers certificate and specialized degree programs in the business, administration, technology, design and criminal justice fields. The school offers degrees in Business Administration, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking & Multimedia, Digital Media Communications, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Office Administration and Visual Communications. At Gibbs - New York, we believe in creating a dynamic learning environment, both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether students need help within individual courses or are simply looking to expand their horizons through a variety of social, cultural and educational activities, we provide the resources to enable our students' success. We offer Mentoring and tutoring services, Confidential counseling services, Housing options & services, Workshops on resume writing and interviewing techniques, Career Services assistance after graduation and Refresher courses for alumni to keep them up to speed.
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