School Highlights
Professional Business College serves 1,011 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,805
- Acceptance Rate: 42%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Professional Business College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Professional Business College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
52 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Professional Business College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Professional Business College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,011 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,010 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,011 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
60%
8%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
1%
43%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,805 is less than the state average of $16,555. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,805
$16,555
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,104
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,100
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
42%
69%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Professional Business College cost?
Professional Business College's private state tuition is approximately $9,805.
What is the acceptance rate of Professional Business College?
The acceptance rate of Professional Business College is 42%, which is lower than the state average of 69%.
What is Professional Business College's ranking?
Professional Business College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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