School Highlights
Western Suffolk BOCES serves 286 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Suffolk BOCES
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
24 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Suffolk BOCES has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Suffolk BOCES diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
286 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
268 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
247 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
268 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
461 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
23%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
46%
37%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,100
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,750
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
78%
Source: 2025 (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 78%.
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