The College of Westchester (CW)

Private for-profit four-year college in White Plains, NY that costs an average of $17,774 a year after financial aid, admits 94% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,774
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,746

Private for-profitSmall city759 undergraduates

Cost of CW

Total cost of attendance (per year)$33,455
Tuition and fees, in-state$25,191
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$17,774

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,743
$30,001–48,000$20,247

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with CW's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate94%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,556
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,746
Rank in New York (earnings)115th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,066
Typical monthly loan payment$274 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants77%
Students with federal loans73%

Majors and programs at CW

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services25$54,286—
Business Administration, Management and Operations79$48,798$30,963
Computer and Information Sciences22$46,756—
Health and Medical Administrative Services91$45,450$33,963
Visual and Performing Arts23$37,133—
Human Services———

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services3——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Health and Medical Administrative Services2——

Associate's degree programs (6)

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About CW

TypePrivate for-profit four-year college
LocationWhite Plains, NY
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates759
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecw.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is CW's acceptance rate?

The College of Westchester admits 94% of applicants.

How much does CW cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $33,455 a year (tuition and fees: $25,191). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,774 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,743.

How much do CW graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $46,746 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 115th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($54,286 a year after graduation).

What is CW's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.