School Highlights
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences serves 900 students (98% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
(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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
Student Body
The student population of Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences has grown by 102% over five years.
The Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment
900 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
885 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
885 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
39%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
24%
18%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
8%
2%
% Two or more races
20%
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)
61%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,250
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$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)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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