New York Automotive and Diesel Institute

178-18 Liberty Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11433
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute serves 423 students (80% 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 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • 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

School Overview

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
(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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of New York Automotive and Diesel Institute has declined by 11% 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 grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
423 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
337 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
86 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
337 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
86 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
n/a
% Asian
37%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
31%
18%
% White
7%
38%
% Hawaiian
8%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$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 Administrators

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: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Queens County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Queens County, NY is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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