School Highlights
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences serves 1,233 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
(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
Total Faculty
91 staff
43 staff
Student Body
The student population of Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,233 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,215 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
600 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,215 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
461 students
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
% Black
43%
19%
% White
4%
37%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
19%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,250
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences's ranking?
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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