The College of Westchester

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,220

5.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,332

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.6%

460 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

891

73.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.6%

14 Graduates

About

The College of Westchester is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at The College of Westchester were Medical Assistant (53 degrees awarded), Health Information & Medical Records Technology (33 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2023, 227 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The College of Westchester. 76.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (98 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The College of Westchester is $23,220, which is $11,029 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The College of Westchester was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 439 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The College of Westchester is $23,220, which is $11,029 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,332.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending The College of Westchester received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,220

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The College of Westchester was $23,220. The cost of tuition at The College of Westchester is $11,029 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The College of Westchester (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,332

2023 Value

4.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The College of Westchester had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,332. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The College of Westchester grew by 4.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of The College of Westchester (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,520

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The College of Westchester was of $9,520 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The College of Westchester (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at The College of Westchester received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The College of Westchester (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at The College of Westchester was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 439 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The College of Westchester received 460 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.433% annual growth. Out of those 460 applicants, 435 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.6% acceptance rate.

There were 891 students enrolled at The College of Westchester in 2023.

The College of Westchester has an overall enrollment yield of 23.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

435

Accepted Out of 460

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The College of Westchester was 94.6% (435 admissions from 460 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.433%, while admissions declined by 1.36%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The College of Westchester (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at The College of Westchester in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The College of Westchester had a total enrollment of 891 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The College of Westchester is 651 students and the part-time enrollment is 240. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at The College of Westchester are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The College of Westchester, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% Black or African American, 6.29% White, 5.72% Two or More Races, and 2.81% Asian.

Students enrolled at The College of Westchester in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The College of Westchester in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 891 students. The full-time enrollment at The College of Westchester is 651 and the part-time enrollment is 240. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at The College of Westchester are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The College of Westchester (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The College of Westchester was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), The College of Westchester had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The College of Westchester (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
430 enrolled students
Black or African American
292 enrolled students
White
56 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The College of Westchester is 48.3% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% Black or African American, 6.29% White, 5.72% Two or More Races, and 2.81% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 121 more women than men received degrees from The College of Westchester. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The College of Westchester is hispanic or latino (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at The College of Westchester is Medical Assistant (53 degrees awarded), followed by Health Information & Medical Records Technology (33 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The College of Westchester, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (126 degrees awarded), Business (73 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Westchester are Registered nurses (1,571,705 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,741 people), Other managers (958,175 people), Software developers (761,456 people), and Financial managers (554,380 people).

The most specialized majors at The College of Westchester in 2023 are Health (126 degrees awarded), Business (73 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Westchester are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at The College of Westchester are Health (126 degrees awarded), Business (73 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (12 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

uninformed

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The College of Westchester are uninformed (2,151,643 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,997,059 people), Computer Systems Design (1,200,123 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,003,592 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,234 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The College of Westchester.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
53 degrees awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
33 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at The College of Westchester was Medical Assistant with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at The College of Westchester according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

174

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Westchester, which is 0.305 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (174).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The College of Westchester by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Westchester in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.618 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at The College of Westchester in Medical Assistant, which is 9.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from The College of Westchester completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The College of Westchester is Female and Black or African American (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American
95 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The College of Westchester is hispanic or latino (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

1.76% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
74 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The College of Westchester is black or african american female (77 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (74 degrees).

Operations

The College of Westchester employs 8 Assistant professors, 4 Professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at The College of Westchester are Female Assistant professor (6), Male Associate professor (4), and Female Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Westchester are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.49M

2023 Salaries

1.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The College of Westchester paid a median of $8.49M in salaries, a 1.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.64% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$1.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The College of Westchester paid a total of $1.11M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The College of Westchester were Assistant professor with 8 employees, Professor with 4 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The College of Westchester were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The College of Westchester was Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, Male Associate professor with 4 employees, and Female Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The College of Westchester.

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