School Highlights
The Ailey School serves 35 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Ailey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Ailey School
(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
Total Faculty
n/a
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of The Ailey School has declined by 58% over five years.
The The Ailey School diversity score of 0.88 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
35 students
746 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
35 students
519 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
514 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
502 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students

% Asian
30%
8%

% Hispanic
n/a
23%

% Black
n/a
18%

% White
15%
38%

% Hawaiian
10%
2%

% Two or more races
5%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
40%
5%


Diversity Score
0.88
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5588%
0.3518%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
30%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,251

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,341
$5,152

Acceptance Rate
68%
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
What is the acceptance rate of The Ailey School?
The acceptance rate of The Ailey School is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is The Ailey School's ranking?
The Ailey School ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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