Elyon College

1400 West 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Elyon College serves 57 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Elyon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Elyon College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Elyon College has grown by 96% over five years.
The Elyon College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
57 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
57 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
n/a
38%
% Hawaiian
100%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
95%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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What is Elyon College's ranking?
Elyon College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Kings County, NY is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Kings County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.38, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kings County, NY is CUNY Kingsborough Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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