- 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 14 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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)
Associate's Colleges
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
10 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14 students
953 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
14 students
528 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
14 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
511 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
12%
37%
% Hawaiian
78%
n/a
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
35%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: 2025 (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: Highest completion rates.
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