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Private For-Profit4-year

Plaza College

Forest Hills, New York Β· City: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#293
Nationally
#35
In New York
30%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 70%
$14,000
Annual Tuition
per year
846
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
58/100
Good
#293 nationally
#35 in New York
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability68
🎯Selectivity64
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth54

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Plaza College is a private for-profit four-year university located in Forest Hills, New York. With 846 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 30%, the institution is considered selective. Annual tuition is $14,000, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $16,288 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate30%↑ Above avg
National avg: 70%
1,410
Applied
423
Admitted
233
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$14,000/yr
Room & Board$1,700/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$17,150/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$14,000↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$16,288
$30,001 – $48,000$17,593
$48,001 – $75,000$16,819
Student Body
846
Total Undergrads
80% F / 20% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 13%
Hispanic 33%
Black 32%
Asian 12%
Two or more 10%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($14,000/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
  • βœ“Reasonable room and board costs at $1,700/yr
  • βœ“Small campus environment (846 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for academically high-achieving students looking for a competitive environment, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type4-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationForest Hills, New York
SettingCity: Large
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$16,288
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#35
in New York out of 7+ colleges
#293
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.