CW Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.42%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $25,191
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at CW:
- Total Enrollment: 759, including 246 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.7% men, 69.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 17 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
CW Overview
The College of Westchester (CW) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in White Plains, NY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The CW's tuition & fees is $25,191 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,667.
The school has a total enrollment of 759 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
CW's acceptance rate is 94.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.28%.
The College of Westchester is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The College of Westchester is $25,191.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $25,687 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The College of Westchester offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CW
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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