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Westchester Community College is a public, two-year community college sponsored by Westchester County, New York, and State University of New York (SUNY). It was founded in 1946. The main campus is spread across an area of 364 acres. The college also operates more than ten off-campus locations and boasts of an enrollment of over 10,000 students. Students can choose from more than 50 associate and certificate programs that are offered in diverse areas of study.
Westchester Community College offers many intercollegiate teams for men and women. Their athletes participate in various sports such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. The Westchester teams are members of Region XV of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Mid Hudson Conference.
Westchester Community College is located in Valhalla, New York (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Westchester Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.
Westchester Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Westchester Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 11,564 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Westchester Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Westchester Community College seeks to provide high quality, affordable education to meet the career, transfer, remedial, vocational and recreational needs of the Westchester community. The College is: - accessible - adaptable to community needs - dedicated to lifelong learning - sensitive to the needs of our diverse population"
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY Westchester Commmunity College
75 Grasslands Rd
Valhalla, NY 10595
General Phone: (914) 606-6600
Admissions Phone: (914) 606-6735
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 606-6773
http://www.sunywcc.edu
Westchester Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 369 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 220 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, international business, retail |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Family And Social Work | 84 | child care management, community organization, foodservice management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | information science, computer support, computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 57 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 51 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 31 | communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, drafting, mechanical engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 22 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | communications install and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Design | 13 | design and applied arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | dietitian assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 3 | travel services |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | restaurant and catering management |
| Production Trades | 1 | tool and die tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Westchester Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,065 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 127 | 16 |
In 2005, Westchester Community College had a total enrollment of 11,564 students (7,511 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Valhalla, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 606-6735
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,219 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Westchester Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 606-6773
Westchester Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $97,569 | 22 | $96,990 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $83,857 | 20 | $84,297 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $68,946 | 33 | $70,346 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $81,257 | 75 | $81,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westchester Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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