SUNY Westchester Community College
SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) is located in Valhalla, New York and is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) college system. WCC is a public two-year community college that was established back in 1946. The school has a great history and has always sought to uphold its motto of “building minds, building futures”. WCC currently serves more than 11,000 students. Students will be able to take part in many different associate’s degree programs at WCC and there are also many transfer options in place for those who wish to continue their educations at four-year universities.
The WCC nursing program has proven itself to be one of the best programs in the area. This school offers students a two-year associate’s degree in nursing program. There are advanced placement options for existing LPNs. It is also possible to transfer from this associate’s degree program to a larger four-year university in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The curriculum of the WCC nursing program is varied and will involve classroom experiences as well as clinical opportunities at various clinical agencies. Students will be responsible for their own transportation. The WCC nursing education program has full accreditation of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students12,571 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 27 miles radius of SUNY Westchester Community College
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CUNY Bronx Community College
16 miles away |
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Rockland Community College
16 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
18 miles away |
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Norwalk Community College
18 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
19 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
22 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
22 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
24 miles away |
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Nassau Community College
26 miles away |
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Western Suffolk BOCES
27 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Prince George's Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Bergen Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Camden County College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Erie Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Hudson Valley Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Middlesex County College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Monroe Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $179/credit | |
| In State Students | $179/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $493/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,055 | $8,055 | $22,185 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,530 | $12,530 | $34,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,375 | $22,375 | $61,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 65% of SUNY Westchester Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $4,679 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $667 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $2,470 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $708 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9% | $4,870 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,955
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,663 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,895 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,937 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,229 |
| Over $110,000$13,048 |
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Student Population
12,571
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,624
Women
5,947
Men
54%
Full-time
46%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
35% |
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White |
31% |
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Black/African American |
21% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
