Katharine Gibbs School-New York City (Closed 2009)

  • 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 57%.

School Overview

Katharine Gibbs School-New York City
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Private For-profit
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
158 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
655 students
1,460 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Katharine Gibbs School-New York City and community college average number of enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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10:1
# Full-Time Students
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869 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Katharine Gibbs School-New York City and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
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591 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Katharine Gibbs School-New York City and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
607 students
869 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Katharine Gibbs School-New York City and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
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25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
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642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
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42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
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382 students
% Asian
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8%
% Hispanic
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23%
% Black
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17%
% White
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43%
% Two or more races
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2%
% Non Resident races
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4%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Katharine Gibbs School-New York City and the community college average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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1.55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
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93%
Median Debt for Graduates
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$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$5,500
Acceptance Rate
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72%
SAT Reading
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475
SAT Math
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505
SAT Writing
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485
ACT Composite
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20
ACT English
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18
ACT Math
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20
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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Did You Know?

For New York County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,851 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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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