- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $11,332 a year (2022–23)
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The College of Westchester reported an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The College of Westchester reviews each application.
The College of Westchester GPA requirements
The College of Westchester doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The College of Westchester hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The College of Westchester acceptance rate
The College of Westchester admitted 423 of 448 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit 4-year college in White Plains, New York, with 759 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What The College of Westchester looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
The College of Westchester didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
The College of Westchester awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,332 a year at The College of Westchester in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into The College of Westchester?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The College of Westchester admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does The College of Westchester accept?
The College of Westchester's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 423 of 448 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into The College of Westchester?
It's one factor among several: The College of Westchester requires high school record. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into The College of Westchester with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The College of Westchester admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does The College of Westchester look for?
The College of Westchester doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is The College of Westchester test optional?
Check The College of Westchester's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The College of Westchester was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does The College of Westchester require an essay?
No, but it considers one. The College of Westchester doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at The College of Westchester?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,332 a year at The College of Westchester in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does The College of Westchester give credit for AP exams?
Yes. The College of Westchester awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does The College of Westchester look at legacy status?
No. The College of Westchester doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check The College of Westchester's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The College of WestchesterU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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