- The New York Botanical Garden is a botanical garden at Bronx Park in the Bronx, New York City. Established in 1891, it is located on a 250-acre site that contains a landscape with over one million living ...
School Highlights
School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden serves 9 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden
(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 not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1891
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden has declined by 57% over five years.
The School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
9 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
n/a
38%
% Hawaiian
95%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden?
The acceptance rate of School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
What is School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden's ranking?
School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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