A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology are predominantly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
34%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 597% more male students than female students enrolled at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology with a gender ratio of 87% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
87%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,038
|
| Women |
149
|
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
71% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 40.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188340 IPEDS survey data for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.