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 (2026)
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
24 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
286 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
268 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
286 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
268 students
511 students
# 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
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
78%
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 78%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Suffolk BOCES is Five Towns College (5.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Five Towns College
Private for-profit
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
5.8 miles
Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 54% Private-state tuition: $21,370 Minority enrollment: 68%
Farmingdale State College
Public
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
9.5 miles
Enrollment: 10,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $7,483 Out-state tuition: $17,133 Minority enrollment: 66%
6851 Jericho Tpk, Suite 210
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
10.1 miles
Enrollment: 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hunter Business School
Private for-profit
3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
13.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Minority enrollment: 65%
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Private for-profit
128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
14.4 miles
Enrollment: 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $18,000 Minority enrollment: 79%
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