New York Automotive and Diesel Institute

178-18 Liberty Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11433
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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 (2026)

  • 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:

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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
20 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
9
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 more than the state average of 0.00. 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
482 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
306 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
181 students
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 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
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
507
SAT Writing
n/a
487
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Queens County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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