Western Suffolk BOCES

152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Western Suffolk BOCES serves 286 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Suffolk BOCES
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's 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
Year Founded
1995
Total Faculty
24 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Western Suffolk BOCES has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Suffolk BOCES diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
286 students
953 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
268 students
528 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
18 students
425 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
286 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
268 students
511 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
46%
37%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
35%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 80%.
What is Western Suffolk BOCES's ranking?
Western Suffolk BOCES ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to 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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