75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

Westchester community college was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the Community College. The college celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006-2007. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Westchester Community College's faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98 percent hold master's or doctorate degrees in their fields. The student to faculty ratio is 16:1.

The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. There are three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.

Quick Facts:

Westchester Community College has a vast 218-acre location in Valhalla, where new buildings boasting state-of-the-art facilities dot the vibrant green expanse of the grounds.

Approximately 24,000 students come to the SUNY college to prepare for new careers, to improve their lives, to have fun, and to reach for their dreams.

Over the past several years, Westchester Community College opened full extension sites in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, and Ossining, while doubling the size of the Peekskill site.

Westchester Community College is part of the SUNY system of schools.

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