- Island Drafting and Technical Institute was founded in 1957, and is staffed by faculty members who have had professional and practical experience in the Engineering, Architectural, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/Design) and Computer and Electronics fields. The Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, and is authorized to confer two-year Associate degrees by the New York State Board of Regents.
School Highlights
Island Drafting and Technical Institute serves 30 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,000
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Island Drafting and Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 77% over five years.
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
2 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Island Drafting and Technical Institute has declined by 55% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Island Drafting and Technical Institute diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
30 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
30 students
528 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
61 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
511 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
20%
23%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
21%
37%
% Hawaiian
32%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,600
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,000 is more than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,000
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,414
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
93%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Our aim is to graduate students well-trained and technically qualified so that they may enter their chosen field or continue their education at the baccalaureate or higher level. Island Drafting and Technical Institute has over 45 years of leadership and experience in preparing Long Islanders for careers. We have stayed abreast of the latest developments in the industry, and we have continued to provide the personal attention students need to succeed. IDTI also offers to industry, as well as to individual job-holders, skills training to improve on-the-job capabilities. Programs can be custom-designed for particular companies, in addition to the extensive program offerings regularly available. Island Drafting and Technical Institute was recently re-accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). IDTI has been accredited by the ACCSCT and by its predecessor organization, the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools, since 1967.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Island Drafting and Technical Institute cost?
Island Drafting and Technical Institute's private state tuition is approximately $18,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Island Drafting and Technical Institute?
The acceptance rate of Island Drafting and Technical Institute is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Island Drafting and Technical Institute's ranking?
Island Drafting and Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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