Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

226 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

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:

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,233 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 52%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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