The College Of Westchester

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The College of Westchester is dedicated to providing you with the outstanding, career-focused education you want in order to embrace a rewarding future....

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  • The College Of Westchester
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County Westchester County, NY -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 766 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 214 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 980 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 91% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 62% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,091 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 74% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,694 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 43% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,439 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 78% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,812 $3,129

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  • The College of Westchester is the premiere two-year college. The College of Westchester offers degree programs that are conveniently tailored to your academic needs. The college offers degree in Accounting, Business Adminintration, Computer Applications Management, Computer Network Administration, Multimedia Development and Management, Office Administration and Medical Office Systems Management.
  • The College of Westchester is a career college where the vast majority of your courses are directly related to your major field of study. You can earn an associate degree and be ready for the career of your choice in as little as 18 months. In a short certificate program, you can obtain specialized job skills to jump-start or up-grade your career. These short programs are popular among students who already have some advanced skills or education and those who want to be employable and promotable in the shortest possible time.
  • You will have access to over 300 computers on campus. You will gain the hardware and software knowledge you will need for today's high-tech employment market through hands-on training. High speed Internet access provides you with your connection to the world. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is a validation program that gives you the credentials you need to prove you know how to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently and productively. Upon completion of specific courses and for a small fee, students may take the Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook exams right on campus.
  • The College of Westchester is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college is authorized by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to confer the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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