SUNY Westchester Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Valhalla, NY
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Overview

Total enrollment

9,359
SUNY Westchester Community College overview
SUNY Westchester Community College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

SUNY Westchester Community College occupies a 218-acre former estate in Valhalla, New York, approximately 25 miles north of New York City. The suburban campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and the original Hartford family mansion, which now serves as an administration building. Established in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, the college became part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system in 1948. The two-year public institution offers over 60 associate degree and certificate programs, with strong emphasis in business, health sciences, liberal arts, and technical fields. The campus operates as a commuter college, serving primarily local students from Westchester County and surrounding areas, while maintaining transfer agreements with numerous four-year institutions throughout the region.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$5,948

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,486

Breakdown

In State Costs for SUNY Westchester Community College
  • Tuition $5,948
  • Books and Supplies $2,400
  • Other Fees $716
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,700
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,200
  • Total One Year Cost $22,964

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY Westchester Community College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Health Professions. 34% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 19% in Business, and 17% in Health Professions.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 34%
  • Business 19%
  • Health Professions 17%
  • Work and Family Studies 5%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197294.

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Last updated: August 2026