Interboro Institute (Closed 2007)

  • Interboro Institute is committed to providing an entry-level career-based college education for individuals who possess the desire, motivation, and potential to succeed. An Interboro Institute education enhances graduates’ abilities to contribute to the worlds of work, family, and community.

School Highlights

Interboro Institute served 2,827 students
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 57%.

School Overview

Interboro Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
158 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,827 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
869 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,705 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
n/a
43%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
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: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Interboro Institute is a two-year degree-granting institution based in New York City with more than 100 years of experience preparing students for great careers in many different fields such as Computer Technology, Security Services and Management, Business Management, Ophthalmic Dispensing and much more. Interboro Institute has significantly changed over its 100 year history. In the past several years and in response to community needs for additional educational opportunities, the college has expanded from its original location in midtown Manhattan to instructional locations in Flushing, Washington Heights, and Yonkers. Students have the opportunity to be involved in professional and social organizations, while completing a degree at Interboro Institute. Activities, guest speakers, and programs are designed to address the concerns and interests of the student population. Interboro students participate in many events highlighted by Orientation, Class Night, and Graduation ceremonies. Guest speakers host workshops, and discussions on student-related issues. The college supports student-initiated clubs, organizations, and social activities in coordination with the Office of Student Activities. Interboro Institute is accredited by the New York Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education and is authorized to confer Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees. The Ophthalmic Dispensing Program is accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation. The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association.

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The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is New York Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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