School Highlights
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute serves 487 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is same as the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New York Automotive and Diesel Institute has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The New York Automotive and Diesel Institute diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
487 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
306 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
181 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
487 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
306 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
181 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
37%
23%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
3%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Automotive and Diesel Institute's ranking?
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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