The College of Westchester
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit institution located in White Plains, New York with approximately 759 undergraduate students enrolled. The College of Westchester has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,296 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The College of Westchester (CW) formerly known as Westchester Business Institute, is a private for-profit college in White Plains, New York.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 32% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who enroll don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, the net price of $11,669/year is genuinely affordable, and the $16,875 median debt is relatively modest if you do complete a degree. Worth considering only if you have a clear, career-focused plan and strong support systems in place — the data suggests many students struggle to cross the finish line.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (759 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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