C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
28/100 · earnings-weighted

Plaza College

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Forest Hills, New York 11375
Plaza College campus, Forest Hills, NY
Plaza College campus, Forest Hills, NY. Photo: Tdorante10, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
F
30/100
Prestige
C+
53/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

846
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Plaza College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$31,519
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,282
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,751
Median debt at graduation
67.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
85%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 66% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Plaza College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,764$52,337-23%#1041 of 1176#1117$23,793
Health and Medical Administrative Services$39,317$45,125-23%#262 of 275#265$33,904

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Plaza College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $521,504
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,161/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11374 (5.6% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Plaza College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
of 24 schools
#26
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,000 $14,000

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
91%
Receive Pell Grants
90%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

846
Total Students
80%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Hispanic 33%
Black 32%
Asian 12%
Two or More 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 69%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Plaza College?
Plaza College has an acceptance rate of 30%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Plaza College?
Tuition at Plaza College is $14,000 for in-state students and $14,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Plaza College?
The graduation rate at Plaza College is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Plaza College a good school?
Plaza College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Plaza College?
Plaza College has a total enrollment of 846 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology