THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER
- 325 Central Ave
- White Plains, NY 10606
- OPEID College Code: 00520800
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- General Phone: (914) 948-4442
- President: Karen J Smith
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,363
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About
The College of Westchester was founded in 1915, in White Plains, New York, to provide career training and education to students in the tri-state area. CW focuses on student service, providing a personal experience while on campus. CW is a small, privately owned college. The school can offer a personalized experience due to its size, and does so through career and education planning, academic support services and lifetime career placement assistance.
Academics
The College of Westchester offers programs in the fields of business, allied health, technology and digital media. The offerings are limited to ensure that students receive a quality education with a focus on in demand fields. The school grants associate's degrees and certificates. In 2008 the state of New York granted CW the ability to offer a bachelor's in business administration.
Programs offered include:
CW offers night, Saturday, online and hybrid courses to assist students in need of flexible schedules.
Admissions and Financial Aid
The admissions process at The College of Westchester is personal and in depth. Once an application is submitted an admissions officer will contact the potential student and work with him or her to determine if WC is right for him.
Students interested or in need of financial aid should contact a financial aid officer for assistance. Additional resources are available on the CW website for students who wish to explore options on their own.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.cw.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 445 | 502 | 947 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 309 (69%) | 390 (78%) | 699 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 164 (53%) | 206 (53%) | 370 (53%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 93% | 75% | 86% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,574 | $3,820 | $3,182 | $4,791 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.7% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| Number in Default | 79 | 94 | 96 |
| Number in Repayment | 535 | 693 | 750 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $18,585 | $18,360 | $20,370 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,585 | $18,360 | $20,370 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,585 | $18,360 | $20,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $800 | $990 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,106 | $11,663 | $11,929 |
| Other Expenses | $4,479 | $4,315 | $4,189 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,479 | $4,315 | $4,189 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,485 | $19,160 | $21,360 |
| In-State | $19,485 | $19,160 | $21,360 |
| Out of State | $19,485 | $19,160 | $21,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,070 | $35,138 | $37,478 |
| In-State | $36,070 | $35,138 | $37,478 |
| Out of State | $36,070 | $35,138 | $37,478 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $23,964 | $23,475 | $25,549 |
| In-State | $23,964 | $23,475 | $25,549 |
| Out of State | $23,964 | $23,475 | $25,549 |
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Administrative Assistant Degree | 2 | 13 | - |
| Bookkeeping Degree | 2 | 47 | - |
| Business Administration Degree | - | 98 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree | 6 | 65 | - |
| Computer Programming Degree | - | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Medical Office Administration Degree | 7 | 29 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,363 Undergraduate: 1,363
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 547 Female: 816
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 547 Female: 816
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,117 Part-Time: 246
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,117 Part-Time: 246
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 22 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 18-19 | 388 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 245 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 175 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 230 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 164 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 38 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 93 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 27 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 231 | 128 | 103 |
| Faculty Status | 39 | 39 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 103 | 39 | 64 |
| Primarily Instruction | 103 | 39 | 64 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 45 | 35 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 45 | 17 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 13 | 27 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,836 (39) | $52,886 (26) | $55,737 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,049 (39) | $43,271 (26) | $45,604 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | - |
- Reviewed on: May 23, 2011
Flag Review - Rating:
- I have just finished my BBA after completing my Associates Degree at this college. The curriculum is always up-to-date and the professors really care about your success.
