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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 found in Valhalla, NY. Valhalla is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Westchester Community College.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.
Westchester Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
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.
Students numbered 12,073 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
General Phone: (914) 606-6600
http://www.sunywcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 357 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 235 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, international business, fashion merchandising, small business management |
| Family and Social Work | 93 | child care management, community organization, foodservice management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Art Studies | 54 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 48 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | electronics tech, drafting, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 | information science, computer support, computer and info science |
| Law | 37 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | communications install and repair, automobile mechanics |
| Media | 35 | communication studies |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Design | 4 | design and applied arts |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Westchester Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,034 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Westchester Community College had a total enrollment of 12,073 students (8,533 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,913 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,239 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Westchester Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 288100)
Westchester Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $110,480 | 26 | $107,709 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $96,587 | 23 | $96,287 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $85,850 | 26 | $82,443 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $58,729 | 12 | $56,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $95,358 | 87 | $90,028 |
*: 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
Fashion Merchandising
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Small Business Administration/Management
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(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% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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