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The College of Westchester (CW)

325 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00520800
  • President: Karen J. Smith
  • Fax: (914) 948-5441
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,219
  • College Alias: CW

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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. 

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.cw.edu

Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Medium Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Two-Year

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact The College of Westchester directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMore Actions
Accounting Degree---
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Administrative Assistant Degree513-
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Bookkeeping Degree141-
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Business Administration Degree-10383
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Computer and Information Sciences

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMore Actions
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Degree3--
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Computer Support Specialist Degree7--
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System Administration Degree-33-
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Web and Digital Design Degree-31-
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Health and Clinical Professions

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMore Actions
Medical Insurance Specialist Degree-36-
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Medical Assistant Degree546-
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Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Reviewed on: May 23, 2011 Flag Review
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  • 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.

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates CW accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.cw.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The CW admissions office phone number is (914) 948-4442. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.cw.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,219

    • - Undergraduate: 1,219

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 547

    - Female: 816

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 547

    - Female: 816

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,117

    - Part-Time: 246

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,117

    - Part-Time: 246

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian30.2%
Black40433%
Asian60.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic47239%
White29324%
Unknown70.6%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.07%
Ages 18-1938828%
Ages 20-2124518%
Ages 22-2417513%
Ages 25-2923017%
Ages 30-3416412%
Ages 35-39383%
Ages 40-49937%
Ages 50-65272%
Age Over 6520.1%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 34%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students45%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male43%
Female47%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
American Indian-
Black40%
Asian43%
Hispanic49%
White49%
Unknown25%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending The College of Westchester, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://cw.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$23,181$16,893$20,990
$0 - $30,000$21,839$21,403$19,684
$30,000 - $48,000$24,057$21,999$21,015
$48,001 - $75,000$23,963$24,716$23,045

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$20,070$19,260$18,585
In-State Tuition and Fees$20,070$19,260$18,585
Out of State Tuition and Fees$20,070$19,260$18,585
Books and Supplies$900$950$900

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,427$12,106$12,106
Other Expenses$9,280$9,040$4,479
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$9,280$9,040$4,479

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$20,970$20,210$19,485
In-State$20,970$20,210$19,485
Out of State$20,970$20,210$19,485
Off Campus
In-District$42,677$41,356$36,070
In-State$42,677$41,356$36,070
Out of State$42,677$41,356$36,070
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,250$29,250$23,964
In-State$30,250$29,250$23,964
Out of State$30,250$29,250$23,964

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The CW financial aid office phone number is (914) 948-4442. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

CW Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid25098%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid24797%$10,856
All Federal Grants20078%$6,057
Pell Grants20078%$5,509
Other Federal Grants9939%$1,107
State/Local Grants & Scholarships20380%$3,267
Institutional Grants & Scholarships17870%$4,533
All Student Loans23391%$9,746
Federal Student Loans23391%$9,746

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)10.8%14.7%13.5%
Number in Default657994
Number in Repayment598535693

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related134

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Burglary-1-
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape11-
Robbery-1-
Aggravated Assault11-
Vehicle Theft-1-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees23814692
Faculty Status4141-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1054164
Primarily Instruction1054164
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial27261
Other Professionals63576
Technical and/or Paraprofessional432221
Clerical And Secretarial371720
Service and/or Maintenance1-1

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,529 (41)$55,775 (23)$57,493 (18)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,252 (41)$45,635 (23)$47,041 (18)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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