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New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants

Long Island City, NY 2 year Private
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 62%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Long Island City, New York, New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 retention rate of students at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants received on average $4,994 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.

$4,994
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 564 90% $4,953 $2,793,492
Other Federal Grant 564 90% $4,994 $2,816,592
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 564 90% $4,994 $2,816,592

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants 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 School for Medical and Dental Assistants students is 74.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 75.0%.

74.9%

  • asian 74.2% 23 students
  • African American 74.8% 86 students
  • white 75.3% 61 students
  • hispanic 74.8% 234 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational