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Western Suffolk BOCES

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 88%

Located in Northport, New York, Western Suffolk BOCES is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Western Suffolk BOCES is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Western Suffolk BOCES emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Western Suffolk BOCES boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Western Suffolk BOCES are Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Western Suffolk BOCES received on average $3,532 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,532
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 44% $3,028 $72,663
Other Federal Grant 47 87% $2,394 $112,528
State Grant/Scholarships 4 7% $12,371 $49,482
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 7% $1,000 $4,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 47 87% $3,532 $166,010

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Suffolk BOCES students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Suffolk BOCES students is 88.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

88.5%

  • African American 100.0% 4 students
  • white 100.0% 11 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Western Suffolk BOCES provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Suffolk BOCES offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training