C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY Westchester Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Valhalla, New York 10595
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,031
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,267
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near SUNY Westchester Community College ▼

32% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$907,010
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,286
1-Year Change
+5.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at SUNY Westchester Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,822
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,539
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,400
Median debt at graduation
24.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 75th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at SUNY Westchester Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$84,624—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,417$50,312+14%#88 of 947#240—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The SUNY Westchester Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $907,010
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,286/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10601 (5.2% cap, White Plains)

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🏆 Where SUNY Westchester Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#28
Child Care and Support Services Management
of 42 schools
#29
Visual and Performing Arts, General
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,980 $11,770

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$9,267
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,326
$30,001 - $48,000$8,858
$48,001 - $75,000$11,157
$75,001 - $110,000$12,581
$110,001+$14,526

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Humanities/Humanistic Studies 285 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 106 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 102 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 77 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 66 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 47 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 47 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 31 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 27 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 27 grads/yr Human Services, General 26 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 20 grads/yr Computer Science 20 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 19 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 16 grads/yr Engineering, General 16 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from SUNY Westchester Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

9,031
Total Students
53%
Women
63%
Traditional Age (18-24)
32%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 46%
Black 16%
Asian 4%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 32%
With Family 68%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,908 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Westchester Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY Westchester Community College?
Tuition at SUNY Westchester Community College is $4,980 for in-state students and $11,770 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,267.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Westchester Community College?
The graduation rate at SUNY Westchester Community College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is SUNY Westchester Community College a good school?
SUNY Westchester Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend SUNY Westchester Community College?
SUNY Westchester Community College has a total enrollment of 9,031 students.
Is there rental demand near SUNY Westchester Community College?
Yes! Approximately 32% of students at SUNY Westchester Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,908 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Valhalla area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology