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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 equal to the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

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

School Overview

Western Suffolk BOCES

(NY) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

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158 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Suffolk BOCES has declined by 24% over five years.

The Western Suffolk BOCES diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.

Total Enrollment

250 students

791 students

This chart displays the total enrollment of Western Suffolk BOCES and community college average number of enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

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10:1

# Full-Time Students

204 students

469 students

This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Western Suffolk BOCES and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

# Part-Time Students

46 students

322 students

This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Western Suffolk BOCES and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Suffolk BOCES.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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428 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

204 students

469 students

This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Western Suffolk BOCES and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

# Full-Time Graduate Students

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22 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

46 students

333 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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44 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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382 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

12%

18%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of Asian community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Hispanic

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% Black

24%

23%

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

% Hawaiian

56%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Western Suffolk BOCES and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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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

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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.

0.61

0.74

This chart displays the diversity score of Western Suffolk BOCES and the community college average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.8846%

0.375%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Western Suffolk BOCES and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3889%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$48,100

$35,200

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Western Suffolk BOCES and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of New York by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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

$12,101

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

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74%

SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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485

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

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

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