Westchester Community College is a SUNY public community college founded in 1946, with its main campus in Valhalla, New York.
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. It is part of the State University of New York, with Westchester County as the local sponsor. The college's motto is Building Minds and Building Futures. Its address is 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.
In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. The main campus is located in Valhalla, New York.
The college provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. It is committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. Its vision is to empower every student to create a personal success story that supports a lifetime of learning, growth, and opportunities to contribute to communities and an ever-changing world.
The college offers more than 65 degree and certificate programs that help students transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce in high-demand fields. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. Admission routes include open admission, non-matriculated summer visiting student status, a 24-credit GED program, international student admission (F-1 visa), and transfer student admission.
The college has 5 locations across the county, along with numerous online programs. Facilities listed include the Viking Cafe, Crema Cafe, Siegel Cafe, Yonkers Center Grab & Go Canteen, a Recreational Center, fitness facilities, and counseling services. The college offers 11 men's and women's athletic programs, including a state and national champion ESports team.
The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and many of its programs are accredited or approved by accreditation bodies in their respective fields. It is ranked 21st nationally among 2-year colleges for student upward mobility.