Western Suffolk BOCES

152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
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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
  • 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

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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
204 students
528 students
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# Part-Time Students
46 students
601 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Suffolk BOCES.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
204 students
519 students
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# 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
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% Asian
12%
8%
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% Hispanic
n/a
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
24%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of Black community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of White community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
56%
2%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Suffolk BOCES.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.61
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8846%
0.3333%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,251
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Western Suffolk BOCES and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Western Suffolk BOCES and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
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 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
  • 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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