Berkeley college (White plains)
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 59%.
Top Rankings
Berkeley college (White plains) ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| Berkeley college (White plains) | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Berkeley college (White plains) is The College of Westchester (0.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- The College of WestchesterPrivate for-profit889 students | 0.90 Mi325 Central Ave
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 948-4442 0.90889 - 11,535 students | 2.40 Mi75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 606-6600 2.4011,535 - Cochran School of NursingPrivate not-for-profit107 students | 7.70 Mi967 North Broadway-Andrus Pavillion-Saint John's Riverside, HOSP
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 964-4296 7.70107 - 2,157 students | 8.60 Mi434 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
8.602,157 - Montefiore School of NursingPrivate not-for-profit148 students | 9.30 Mi53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 361-6537 9.30148
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