The College of Westchester
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
The College of Westchester
325 Central Ave, White Plains, New York 10606
See on MapPhone
(914) 948-4442
Website
www.cw.edu/Mission Statement
The College of Westchester (CW) is a student-centered, academically and culturally diverse college, dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students and the requirements of employers through the delivery of a carefully constructed and distinctive curriculum. The College environment encourages personal excellence and provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills highly transferable to the work place and consistent with continuing education goals.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$23,598Out of state
$23,598Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 83.0% | $6,515 |
| State/local grants | 80.0% | $5,039 |
| Institutional grants | 100.0% | $9,135 |
| Loans | 35.0% | $4,289 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$1,000 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Accounting
Undergraduate Majors X
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
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Accounting
- A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
- A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. See other colleges that offer this major
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Network and System Administration/Administrator
- A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See other colleges that offer this major
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements, database management, data coding and validation, information security, quality control, health information content and structure, medical business procedures, and legal requirements. See other colleges that offer this major
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Digital Arts
- A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the use of computerized digital images as the primary medium of expression in the visual and performing arts, and that may prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media, including graphic design, digital animation, motion graphics, 3D visualization, game and interactive media design, music and sound design, video production, web design, photography, and other fields. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
95.45%- Apply 462
- Accepted 441
- Attend 108
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$40Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
71%Male Students
29%Student Ethnicities
- Hispanic/Latino50.97%
- Black36.47%
- Caucasian6.28%
- Not Specified2.9%
- Two Or More Ethnicities1.69%
- Asian1.57%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.12%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,502
Undergraduate students
1,502
Full Time Students
81%Part Time Students
19%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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