- The mission of Westchester Community College is to provide high quality, affordable education to meet the career, transfer, basic preparatory, vocational, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. We are accessible, adaptable, dedicated to lifelong learning, and sensitive to the individual needs of our diverse population.
School Highlights
SUNY Westchester Community College serves 9,121 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 9,121 students
- In-state tuition: $4,723
- Out-state tuition: $12,213
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
SUNY Westchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 839 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
SUNY Westchester Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
839 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of SUNY Westchester Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The SUNY Westchester Community College diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,121 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
4,369 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
4,752 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
811 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,369 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,752 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
8%
% Asian
17%
18%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
36%
23%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
35%
40%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2448%
0.375%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,723 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,213 is more than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,723
$5,370
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,213
$10,073
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,099
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. A master plan for construction, drawn in 1961, was followed to complete eight major buildings by 1988: Engineering Technologies (1962), Student Center (1963), Physical Education Building (1964), Classroom Building (1967), Learning Resource Center (1969), Science Building (1978), Academic Arts Building (1981), and Administration Building (1988). Westchester Community College's Health Science Building, originally constructed by Yale University during its brief prior use of the Hartford estate, was extensively renovated in 1990. The resulting mix of modern and traditional architecture, together with the rolling terrain and mature trees and plantings, makes for an unusually beautiful campus. Westchester Community College's main campus is centrally located on 218 rolling, wooded acres in Valhalla, New York. Attractive, contemporary and historic buildings set among the trees house library, computer, science, laboratory, classroom, theater, arts, child care, physical education, and administration facilities. Courses are offered during the day, in the evening, and on the weekends, as well as at twelve convenient extension sites around the county. Many courses are available during summer sessions as well as in the fall and spring semesters. In addition to credit courses leading to associate degrees or certificates, Westchester Community College offers a full range of noncredit courses for students of all ages to sharpen their skills and broaden their interests. Three types of associate degrees in 40 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs requiring approximately 30 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields. Westchester Community College is fully accredited and a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Its college curricula are registered and approved by the New York State Education Department. The College is one of 30 community colleges affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SUNY Westchester Community College cost?
SUNY Westchester Community College's tuition is approximately $4,723 for In-State students and $12,213 for Out-State students.
What is SUNY Westchester Community College's ranking?
SUNY Westchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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