Western Suffolk BOCES

School Highlights

Western Suffolk BOCES serves 321 students (84% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Western Suffolk BOCES
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
20
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Western Suffolk BOCES has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Western Suffolk BOCES diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
321 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
271 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
50 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
321 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
271 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
50 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
44%
38%
% Hawaiian
15%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.88%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$34,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,101
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Western Suffolk BOCES?
The acceptance rate of Western Suffolk BOCES is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Suffolk County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, NY is Island Drafting and Technical Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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