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The College of Westchester

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world rank  7009

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Overview

Established in 1915, The College of Westchester is a for-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of White Plains (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The College of Westchester (CW) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The College of Westchester (CW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 109-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. CW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The College of Westchester's Control Typeprivate

Entity

The College of Westchester's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

The College of Westchester' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

The College of Westchester's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CW
Founded 1915
Motto Education That Works
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University Location

Address 325 Central Avenue
White Plains
10606-1200 New York
United States
The College of Westchester's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The College of Westchester Phone Number +1 (914) 948 4442
The College of Westchester Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The College of Westchester's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The College of Westchester's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The College of Westchester's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The College of Westchester.

The College of Westchester: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The College of Westchester's admission information.

The College of Westchester's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The College of Westchester's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The College of Westchester a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The College of Westchester's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


The College of Westchester's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The College of Westchester's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The College of Westchester.

The College of Westchester's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The College of Westchester has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


The College of Westchester's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


The College of Westchester's Control Type Control Type

The College of Westchester is a private higher education institution.


The College of Westchester's Entity Type Entity Type

The College of Westchester is a for-profit higher education institution.


The College of Westchester's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


The College of Westchester's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The College of Westchester does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official The College of Westchester's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The College of Westchester's main facilities:


The College of Westchester's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

The College of Westchester's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,050 physical volumes, 215 physical media and 80 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 2 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. The library has a total library expenditure lower than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

The College of Westchester's Housing University Housing

Not reported


The College of Westchester's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The College of Westchester's main services:


The College of Westchester's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

The College of Westchester's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

The College of Westchester's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

The College of Westchester's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

The College of Westchester's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The College of Westchester's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The College of Westchester is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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