Western Suffolk BOCES

152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Western Suffolk BOCES serves 250 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Western Suffolk BOCES ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Western Suffolk BOCES
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Western Suffolk BOCES has declined by 36% over five years.
The Western Suffolk BOCES diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
250 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
204 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
46 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
204 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
23%
% Black
24%
18%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
56%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
74%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Western Suffolk BOCES?
The acceptance rate of Western Suffolk BOCES is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is Western Suffolk BOCES's ranking?
Western Suffolk BOCES ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, NY is Island Drafting and Technical Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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