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SUNY College at Old Westbury

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,205
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 77%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Old Westbury, New York, Old Westbury is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Old Westbury is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUNY College at Old Westbury is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Old Westbury is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Old Westbury suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,379

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,289

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Old Westbury in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at SUNY College at Old Westbury received on average $9,760 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.

$9,760
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 294 55% $5,328 $1,566,523
Other Federal Grant 314 59% $6,197 $1,945,753
State Grant/Scholarships 373 70% $3,591 $1,339,335
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 373 70% $1,371 $511,508
Total Grant & Scholarships 389 73% $9,760 $3,796,596

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY College at Old Westbury students who enrolled in 2015 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 48.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.5%.

48.1%

  • asian 52.3% 23 students
  • African American 50.4% 60 students
  • white 47.5% 47 students
  • unknown 42.9% 6 students
  • hispanic 44.9% 35 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Skyline Conference
  • Basketball Skyline Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY College at Old Westbury provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY College at Old Westbury offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training