SUNY WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WCC)
- 75 Grasslands Road
- Valhalla, NY 10595
- OPEID College Code: 00288100
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- General Phone: (914) 606-6600
- President: Dr. Joseph N. Hankin
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 14,147
- College Alias: WCC
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History
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.
Enrollment
There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.
Faculty
Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.
Veteran Friendly Campus
The college, which opened in 1946 in order to train and educate veterans, welcomes those who have served our country. We are considered a "Veteran Friendly Campus" due to our extensive services for those who have spent time in the military.
Degrees
The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.
Academic Year
| Spring Semesters | January - May |
| Summer Session 1 | May - June |
| Summer Session 2 | June - July |
| Fall Semesters | September - December |
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1 million in scholarships annually. Nearly one third of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid.
Library
The Harold L. Drimmer Library / Learning Resource Center contains 198,000 volumes and 600 periodical titles, as well as more than 19 million searchable records and entries from 97 electronically-linked libraries.
Career & Transfer Center
The Career & Transfer Center helps students assess career options, plan career and curriculum, take steps toward transfer to a four-year college, prepare for job interviews, and locate and obtain jobs before and after graduation.
Child Care
Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College (Valhalla campus) provides year-round, fully licensed and accredited care for children of students, faculty, staff and other working parents. Ages six weeks - five years.
Sports
Intercollegiate teams for men are fielded in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams include tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Westchester Community College Fitness Center provides access to cardiovascular equipment, universal, nautilus, and light free weights, pool, and tennis courts. College athletics also include intramural sports.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.sunywcc.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--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sunywcc.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 42% | 15% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,114 | $2,856 | $1,667 | $1,500 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.0% | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 25 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 482 | 456 | 457 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $3,913 | $3,913 | $3,813 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,913 | $3,913 | $3,813 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,238 | $9,238 | $8,989 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,713 | $4,713 | $4,613 |
| In-State | $4,713 | $4,713 | $4,613 |
| Out of State | $10,038 | $10,038 | $9,789 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,313 | $13,313 | $13,213 |
| In-State | $13,313 | $13,313 | $13,213 |
| Out of State | $18,638 | $18,638 | $18,389 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,113 | $6,113 | $6,013 |
| In-State | $6,113 | $6,113 | $6,013 |
| Out of State | $11,438 | $11,438 | $11,189 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,147 Undergraduate: 14,147
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,351 Female: 7,796
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,351 Female: 7,796
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,789 Part-Time: 6,358
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,789 Part-Time: 6,358
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 249 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 688 | 5% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 346 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 194 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,684 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,204 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,150 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,539 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 858 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 573 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,082 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 671 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 167 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 25 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 889 | 580 | 309 |
| Faculty Status | 523 | 214 | 309 |
| Tenured Faculty | 166 | 166 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 483 | 174 | 309 |
| Primarily Instruction | 483 | 174 | 309 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 137 | 137 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 220 | 220 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 110 | 110 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 21 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,030 (174) | $98,542 (82) | $95,683 (92) |
| Professor | $116,926 (55) | $117,383 (28) | $116,453 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $102,716 (45) | $102,870 (22) | $102,567 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,910 (47) | $91,247 (19) | $87,324 (28) |
| Instructor | $61,159 (27) | $61,297 (13) | $61,031 (14) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,030 (174) | $98,542 (82) | $95,683 (92) |
| Professor | $116,926 (55) | $117,383 (28) | $116,453 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $102,716 (45) | $102,870 (22) | $102,567 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,910 (47) | $91,247 (19) | $87,324 (28) |
| Instructor | $61,159 (27) | $61,297 (13) | $61,031 (14) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 118 | 78 | 40 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 110 | 77 | 33 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Soccer | 26 | 26 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Bowling | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,521 | $4,384 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,898 | $1,534 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Bowling | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 14% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 35% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 17% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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