The College of Westchester

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

School Highlights

The College of Westchester serves 934 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,015
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The College of Westchester
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
115 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of The College of Westchester has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The College of Westchester diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
934 students
1,460 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
687 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
247 students
591 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
748 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
687 students
869 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
2%
8%
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% Hispanic
39%
23%
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% Black
45%
17%
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% White
11%
43%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
27%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of The College of Westchester and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NY by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.55%
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,400
$35,200
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of The College of Westchester and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NY by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $21,015 is more than the state average of $16,456. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,015
$16,456
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in The College of Westchester and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,401
$13,841
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in The College of Westchester and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in The College of Westchester and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
88%
72%
This chart display the percent admitted of The College of Westchester and the community college average percent admitted of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The College of Westchester (CW) offers degree programs that are conveniently tailored to your academic needs. Programs are offered in the areas of Accounting, Business Management/Marketing, Computer Networking, Digital Media, and Allied Health. 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 a bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years or an associate degree in as little as 19 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. 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 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The College of Westchester cost?
The College of Westchester's private state tuition is approximately $21,015.
What is the acceptance rate of The College of Westchester?
The acceptance rate of The College of Westchester is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,015
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Westchester County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is equal to the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Westchester County, NY is Cochran School of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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