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SUNY Westchester Community College

SUNY Westchester Community College

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.

Overview of SUNY Westchester Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.

Westchester Community College Selectivity

Westchester Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Students numbered 12,073 in 2007-2008 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Westchester Community College

SUNY Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
General Phone: (914) 606-6600
http://www.sunywcc.edu

Westchester Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts357humanities, liberal arts and sciences
Business and Management235business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, international business, fashion merchandising, small business management
Family and Social Work93child care management, community organization, foodservice management
Nursing and Emergency Medicine76registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Art Studies54visual and performing arts, art studies
Medical Support and Technology48radiation therapist, respiratory care tech
Engineering Technician48electronics tech, drafting, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech
Computer Science and Engineering40information science, computer support, computer and info science
Law37legal assistant
Security and Law Enforcement36criminal justice and police, corrections
Mechanics and Repair36communications install and repair, automobile mechanics
Media35communication studies
Office and Administration18administrative assistant
Medical Administration12medical secretary
Engineering11engineering
Therapy and Counseling6substance abuse counseling
Design4design and applied arts
Education and Teaching4teacher aide
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy4dietitian assistant
Cooking and Culinary Arts1restaurant and catering management
Photography and Commercial Art1commercial art

Number of programs and degrees for Westchester Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,03433
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years12215

Westchester Community College Student Body

In 2007-2008, Westchester Community College had a total enrollment of 12,073 students (8,533 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black19%
Hispanic18%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1926%
20-2121%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-395%
40-498%
50-645%
65+1%

Westchester Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time68 %

Westchester Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Westchester Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Westchester Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6766
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1321

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year29$110,48026$107,709
Associate professoracademic year22$96,58723$96,287
Assistant professoracademic year22$85,85026$82,443
Instructoracademic year7$58,72912$56,155
All faculty totalacademic year80$95,35887$90,028

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Westchester Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
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 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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Westchester Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Westchester Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Westchester Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Westchester Community College Number of students
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Westchester Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Westchester Community College % of degrees in medical administration
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Westchester Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Westchester Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Westchester Community College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Westchester Community College % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Westchester Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Westchester Community College % of degrees in family and social work
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Westchester Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Westchester Community College % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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