The College of Westchester Tuition & Completion (2026)
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit two-year college in White Plains, New York, enrolling about 759 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,296 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $25,191. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (50.5%) and Black or African American (32.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,191
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,296 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 759 84.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.65%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 20.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,494
- Applicants (IPEDS): 460
- Room & Board: $9,520 annual estimate
The College of Westchester: what the data shows
Common questions about The College of Westchester, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The College of Westchester?
The College of Westchester is located in White Plains, NY (ZIP 10606-1200).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is The College of Westchester public or private?
The College of Westchester is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does The College of Westchester cost?
Published tuition: $25,191.
Average net price after aid: $16,296.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,129 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,279 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,261 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,617 |
| $110,001+ | $24,909 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $100,764.
How hard is it to get into The College of Westchester?
Admission rate: 94.42%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The College of Westchester?
Total enrollment: 759 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,494 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The College of Westchester?
150%-time completion rate: 37.65%.
First-year retention: 79.3%.
What do graduates of The College of Westchester earn?
Median earnings: $32,951 six years after entry; $42,215 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,967.
62.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The College of Westchester known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (69 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (53 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (40 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (24 completions)
- Accounting (15 completions)
- Information Technology (14 completions)
- Digital Arts (11 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (9 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The College of Westchester a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.42%; completion rate 37.65%; median earnings $42,215 at 10 years; net price $16,296. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,191
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The College of Westchester was $25,191.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,296
2024 Value
In 2024 The College of Westchester had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,296.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,296 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$100,764 4-Year Tuition
$9,520 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,711 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$142,844 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The College of Westchester.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The College of Westchester was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The College of Westchester in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $21,018 |
| 2014 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $17,022 |
| 2015 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $14,875 |
| 2016 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $16,813 |
| 2017 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $17,237 |
| 2018 | $21,015 | $21,015 | $16,622 |
| 2019 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $17,552 |
| 2020 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $15,210 |
| 2021 | $22,410 | $22,410 | $11,502 |
| 2022 | $23,598 | $23,598 | $11,564 |
| 2023 | $24,705 | $24,705 | $11,669 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.42% Acceptance Rate
460 Total Applicants
435 Students Admitted
103 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.68% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The College of Westchester reported total enrollment of about 759 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.5%), Black or African American (32.9%), and White (5.8%). About 62.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The College of Westchester in 2024 is 759 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,494 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.3%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.04% 100% Completion Time
37.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.04% of students graduating from The College of Westchester completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 29% male / 71% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 8% male / 92% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The College of Westchester.
Return on Investment
$26,967 Median Student Debt
$42,215 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
63.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
547.63% Return on Investment
6.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The College of Westchester.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 69 completions
2. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 53 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 40 completions
4. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 24 completions
5. Accounting: 15 completions
6. Information Technology: 14 completions
7. Digital Arts: 11 completions
8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 9 completions
9. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 4 completions
Most popular programs at The College of Westchester.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The College of Westchester graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The College of Westchester from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,287
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,505
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit institution located in White Plains, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 759 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.5%), Black or African American (32.9%), White (5.8%). The admission rate is 94.42%. The 150%-time completion rate is 37.65%. Approximately 62.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
White Plains, NY 10606-1200
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.65% graduation rate at The College of Westchester falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The College of Westchester located?
The College of Westchester is located in White Plains, NY.
What is The College of Westchester's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The College of Westchester is 94.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 460 applicants and 435 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The College of Westchester cost?
Reported tuition is $25,191 and average net price is $16,296 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,520 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The College of Westchester?
The College of Westchester reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,494 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.5%), Black or African American (32.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The College of Westchester?
About 50.8% of students at The College of Westchester are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of The College of Westchester earn?
Median earnings are $32,951 six years after entry and $42,215 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The College of Westchester?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The College of Westchester students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,967.
Is The College of Westchester public or private?
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit institution located in White Plains, NY.
Is The College of Westchester an HBCU?
No. The College of Westchester is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The College of Westchester a tribal college?
No. The College of Westchester is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The College of Westchester a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—The College of Westchester reports 50.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.