SUNY Westchester Community College
About SUNY Westchester Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Westchester Community College teaches in the New York suburbs north of the city, on a former estate in Valhalla, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and criminal justice are among its largest programs.
Founded
1946
Location
Valhalla, New York
Students
8,078
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,948
Out-of-state: $12,486
Avg Net Price
$9,373
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,822
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.5%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24.5%
$/Student
$11.2K
Class Size
Large
The 24.8% graduation rate is below average, but 64.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,948
In-State
$12,486
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,316
After Financial Aid
$9,373
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,965
Receive Grants
34.6%
Take Loans
9.8%
Tuition is $5,948/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,373.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at SUNY Westchester Community College fund their education.
While in School
34.6%
Get Grants
Free money
9.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,111
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,400
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$110/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,400, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends SUNY Westchester Community College.
Gender
53%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,078
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 48.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
8,078
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
SUNY Westchester Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 104 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
104
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
76% / 24%
79
Men
25
Women
5
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of SUNY Westchester Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,822
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
431 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
119 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
59 grads
Accounting and Related Services
—
57 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
49 grads
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
44 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.