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New York Automotive and Diesel Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Jamaica, New York, New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 70% at New York Automotive and Diesel Institute suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at New York Automotive and Diesel Institute are Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at New York Automotive and Diesel Institute received on average $6,466 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,466
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 330 87% $5,559 $1,834,523
Other Federal Grant 330 87% $5,717 $1,886,523
State Grant/Scholarships 119 31% $1,588 $189,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 52 14% $2,115 $110,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 338 89% $6,466 $2,185,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New York Automotive and Diesel Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New York Automotive and Diesel Institute students is 63.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.0%.

63.7%

  • asian 81.2% 13 students
  • African American 54.0% 41 students
  • white 71.4% 15 students
  • unknown 85.7% 12 students
  • hispanic 65.1% 28 students

Service Offerings

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New York Automotive and Diesel Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)