- 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 759 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Private-state tuition: $21,015
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The College of Westchester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 69% over five years.
The College of Westchester
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1915
Total Faculty
35 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of The College of Westchester has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The The College of Westchester diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
759 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
641 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
118 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
759 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
641 students
511 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
495 students
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
46%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
42%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,400
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $21,015 is more than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,015
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,401
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
94%
80%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The College of Westchester cost?
The College of Westchester's private state tuition is approximately $21,015.
What is the acceptance rate of The College of Westchester?
The acceptance rate of The College of Westchester is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What is The College of Westchester's ranking?
The College of Westchester ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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