SUNY Westchester Community College

www.sunywcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,730

3.28% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,536

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,121

47.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.5%

472 Graduates

About

SUNY Westchester Community College is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at SUNY Westchester Community College were Humanistic Studies (499 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (175 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 degrees).

In 2021, 1,801 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUNY Westchester Community College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (762 degrees), 1.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (515 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College is $4,730, which is $−3,238 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College is $4,730, which is $−3,238 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,536.

In 2021, 41% of undergraduate students attending SUNY Westchester Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,730

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College was $4,730. The cost of tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College is $−3,238 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$10,536

2021 Value

21.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 SUNY Westchester Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,536. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SUNY Westchester Community College grew by 21.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUNY Westchester Community College (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

$9,700

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUNY Westchester Community College was of $9,700 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at SUNY Westchester Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2020, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUNY Westchester Community College (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY Westchester Community College was 4.56%, which represents 34 out of the 745 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.

Enrollment

SUNY Westchester Community College had a total enrollment of 9,121 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SUNY Westchester Community College is 4,369 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,752. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at SUNY Westchester Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUNY Westchester Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 3.94% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SUNY Westchester Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and White Male (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUNY Westchester Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,121 students. The full-time enrollment at SUNY Westchester Community College is 4,369 and the part-time enrollment is 4,752. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at SUNY Westchester Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 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 SUNY Westchester Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), SUNY Westchester Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,868 enrolled students
White
2,546 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,625 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUNY Westchester Community College is 42.4% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 3.94% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.263% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 365 students (4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 237 more women than men received degrees from SUNY Westchester Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUNY Westchester Community College is hispanic or latino (762 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (515 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at SUNY Westchester Community College is Humanistic Studies (499 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (175 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (147 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUNY Westchester Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (667 degrees), and Protective Services (120 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY Westchester Community College are Software developers (485,449 people), Other managers (164,636 people), Police officers (135,205 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,009 people), and Computer occupations, all other (119,671 people).

The most specialized majors at SUNY Westchester Community College in 2021 are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (667 degrees), Protective Services (120 degrees), Legal (40 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (132 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 SUNY Westchester Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SUNY Westchester Community College are Human Sciences (72 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (667 degrees), Protective Services (120 degrees), Legal (40 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (132 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY Westchester Community College are Computer Systems Design (550,812 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (341,195 people), Elementary & secondary schools (284,802 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,272 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (120,191 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Humanistic Studies
499 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
175 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
147 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at SUNY Westchester Community College was Humanistic Studies with 499 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

782

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 782 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Westchester Community College, which is 0.767 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,019).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 180 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Westchester Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.564 times less than the 319 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 319 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Westchester Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.77 times more than the 180 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from SUNY Westchester Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at SUNY Westchester Community College is Female and White (34.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.03% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
762 degrees awarded
White
515 degrees awarded
Black or African American
312 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUNY Westchester Community College is hispanic or latino (762 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (515 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
461 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
301 degrees awarded
White Male
267 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUNY Westchester Community College is hispanic or latino female (461 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (301 degrees).

Operations

SUNY Westchester Community College employs 57 Assistant professors, 45 Professors and 33 Instructors. Most academics at SUNY Westchester Community College are Female Assistant professor (32), Female Professor (27), and Male Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY Westchester Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 66 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$68.6M

2021 Salaries

2.21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SUNY Westchester Community College paid a median of $68.6M in salaries, a 2.21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.5M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2021, SUNY Westchester Community College paid a total of $17.5M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

87 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUNY Westchester Community College were Assistant professor with 57 employees, Professor with 45 employees, and Instructor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY Westchester Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 66 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUNY Westchester Community College was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 27 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUNY Westchester Community College.