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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The College of Westchester - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates

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
Accreditation
  • 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
 
 
 
The College of Westchester Campus Map
    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
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants445502947
Number Granted Admission (%)309 (69%)390 (78%)699 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)164 (53%)206 (53%)370 (53%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving93%75%86%60%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,574$3,820$3,182$4,791
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)14.7%13.5%12.8%
Number in Default799496
Number in Repayment535693750
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant Degree213-
Bookkeeping Degree247-
Business Administration Degree-98-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree665-
Computer Programming Degree---
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Medical Office Administration Degree729-
 
 
    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
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown222%
 
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%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees231128103
Faculty Status3939-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1033964
Primarily Instruction1033964
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial38371
Other Professionals453510
Technical and/or Paraprofessional451728
Clerical And Secretarial401327
Service and/or Maintenance1-1
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students43%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female50%
 
By Race
Black36%
Asian25%
Hispanic44%
White53%
Unknown-
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