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The College of Westchester

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in White Plains, New York, The College of Westchester is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that The College of Westchester is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The College of Westchester is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at The College of Westchester is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at The College of Westchester is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at The College of Westchester is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at The College of Westchester do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,410

Cost of attendance at The College of Westchester in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,410

Cost of attendance at The College of Westchester in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at The College of Westchester received on average $18,330 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,330
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 167 88% $5,874 $980,926
Other Federal Grant 167 88% $6,375 $1,064,604
State Grant/Scholarships 162 85% $4,044 $655,153
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 189 99% $9,328 $1,762,953
Total Grant & Scholarships 190 100% $18,330 $3,482,710

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Westchester students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The College of Westchester students is 48.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

48.0%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 49.3% 36 students
  • white 80.0% 12 students
  • unknown 85.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 36.4% 36 students
  • Mixed Race 83.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

The College of Westchester provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Westchester offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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