Berkeley college (White plains)

99 church street
White Plains, NY 10601

Tel: (914) 694-1122

Berkeley College provides an all-encompassing educational experience designed to develop professional competencies and awareness for business careers and to provide the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our culture necessary to meet the demands of our ever-changing society.

School Highlights

Berkeley college (White plains) serves 625 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Berkeley college (White plains) is one of 6 community colleges within Westchester County, NY.
The nearest community college to Berkeley college (White plains) is The College of Westchester (0.9 miles away).

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Berkeley college (White plains) places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

	Berkeley college (White plains)	(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	4 or more years	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit

The student population of Berkeley college (White plains) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Berkeley college (White plains) diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	-
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	-

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Berkeley's educational traditions date back to 1931 when the school first opened in East Orange, New Jersey as a private institution dedicated to executive secretarial training for women. From an initial class of 50 students, learning in two rented classrooms in a Spanish villa, Berkeley has grown to its current student body of more than 5,000 students -- including more than 400 students in its International Division -- with six locations in New Jersey and New York. Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in business. With six locations in New York and New Jersey, USA, and students from 29 states and 88 foreign countries, Berkeley is widely recognized for its academic excellence. White Plains campus is located in the heart of the business district in White Plains. A high degree of interaction between campus and community enhances the College's commitment to provide students with an education that prepares them for successful business careers. Established in 1945, today over 600 degree students are enrolled in day, evening, weekend, and online courses. The College campus occupies its own contemporary building, which incorporates a traditional academic setting with cutting edge technology. Students enjoy all the advantages of campus life in one location—classrooms, student services, library, resource center, theatre, student lounge, and computer labs.

The nearest community college to Berkeley college (White plains) is The College of Westchester (0.9 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.