SUNY Westchester Community College Tuition & Completion
SUNY Westchester Community College is a public community college in Valhalla, New York, serving roughly 8,078 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,373 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,948. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (49.3%) and White (21.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,948
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,373 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,078 56.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,898
- Room & Board: $9,700 annual estimate
SUNY Westchester Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY Westchester Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY Westchester Community College?
SUNY Westchester Community College is located in Valhalla, NY (ZIP 10595).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College public or private?
SUNY Westchester Community College is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY Westchester Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,948 in-state, $12,486 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,373.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,965 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,398 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,505 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,782 |
| $110,001+ | $14,403 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,792.
How big is SUNY Westchester Community College?
Total enrollment: 8,078 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,898 students.
About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Westchester Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 24.82%.
First-year retention: 64.5%.
What do graduates of SUNY Westchester Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,539 six years after entry; $46,822 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,400.
34.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY Westchester Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (285 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (106 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (102 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (77 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (66 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (47 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (47 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (39 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.82%; median earnings $46,822 at 10 years; net price $9,373. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,948
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College was $5,948.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,373
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Westchester Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,373.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,492 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,373 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,944 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,048 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,192 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Westchester Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.76% 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 SUNY Westchester Community College 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 SUNY Westchester Community College 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 | $4,723 | $12,213 | $5,797 |
| 2014 | $4,723 | $12,213 | $6,068 |
| 2015 | $4,723 | $12,213 | $5,821 |
| 2016 | $4,723 | $12,213 | $7,235 |
| 2017 | $4,743 | $12,233 | $7,041 |
| 2018 | $4,836 | $12,226 | $7,524 |
| 2019 | $5,036 | $12,226 | $8,050 |
| 2020 | $5,036 | $12,226 | $8,659 |
| 2021 | $5,374 | $12,414 | $9,622 |
| 2022 | $5,410 | $12,450 | $10,013 |
| 2023 | $5,696 | $12,486 | $9,301 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
SUNY Westchester Community College reported total enrollment of about 8,078 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (49.3%), White (21.6%), and Black or African American (18.4%). About 34.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Westchester Community College in 2024 is 8,078 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,898 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.5%
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 49.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.53% 100% Completion Time
24.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.53% of students graduating from SUNY Westchester Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% 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 SUNY Westchester Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,400 Median Student Debt
$46,822 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1148.85% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Westchester Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 285 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 106 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 102 completions
4. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 77 completions
5. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 66 completions
6. Child Care and Support Services Management: 47 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 47 completions
8. Visual and Performing Arts, General: 44 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 39 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Westchester Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Westchester Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY Westchester Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,644
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,227
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY Westchester Community College is a public institution located in Valhalla, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 8,078 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (49.3%), White (21.6%), Black or African American (18.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.82%. Approximately 34.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Valhalla, NY 10595
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.82% graduation rate at SUNY Westchester Community College 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 SUNY Westchester Community College located?
SUNY Westchester Community College is located in Valhalla, NY.
How much does SUNY Westchester Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,948 and average net price is $9,373 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY Westchester Community College?
SUNY Westchester Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,898 students, Hispanic or Latino (49.3%), White (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY Westchester Community College?
About 48.8% of students at SUNY Westchester Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUNY Westchester Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,539 six years after entry and $46,822 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Westchester Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY Westchester Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,400.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College public or private?
SUNY Westchester Community College is a public institution located in Valhalla, NY.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College an HBCU?
No. SUNY Westchester Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College a tribal college?
No. SUNY Westchester Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—SUNY Westchester Community College reports 49.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for SUNY Westchester Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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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.