School Highlights
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants serves 277 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
11 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
9
Student Body
The student population of New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants has declined by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
277 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
277 students
528 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
277 students
511 students
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
58%
23%
% Black
23%
19%
% White
10%
37%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,522
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wizards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants's ranking?
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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