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 906 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 906 students
- In-state tuition: $21,015
- Out-state tuition: $21,015
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The College of Westchester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 40% over five years.
The College of Westchester
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
115 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of Westchester has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The The College of Westchester diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
906 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
728 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
178 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
48%
24%
% Black
38%
19%
% White
8%
39%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
College Completion Rate
40%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $21,015 is more than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $21,015 is more than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$21,015
$5,464
Out-State Tuition Fees
$21,015
$10,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,875
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,188
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (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.
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