Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

226 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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:

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,834 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is New York Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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