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SUNY Old Westbury

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Old Westbury, New York

About SUNY Old Westbury

SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Old Westbury, New York. It enrolls 4,162 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: oldwestbury.edu

Acceptance: 83.6%
Graduation: 48.5%
Net Price: $11,282
Median Earnings (10yr): $58,526
Enrollment: 4,162
Student : Faculty: 17:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

72/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 30

Value 92

Affordability 86

Selectivity 35

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 83.6%, SUNY Old Westbury is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Easy

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Test Optional Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether SUNY Old Westbury is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Becoming less selective ↑ 6.8 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending SUNY Old Westbury isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $11,282 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$11,282

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

49%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

28%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $8,422
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $18,842
Room & Board (on-campus): $13,972
Room & Board (off-campus): $28,005
Books & Supplies: $2,500
Other Expenses (on-campus): $1,960
Other Expenses (off-campus): $3,300
Total Cost of Attendance: $21,287

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$6,645
$30,001 – $48,000

$9,114
$48,001 – $75,000

$13,852
$75,001 – $110,000

$15,712
Over $110,000

$20,426

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,500

10% percentile

$6,500

25% percentile

$14,997

Median percentile

$21,820

75% percentile

$29,900

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $12,000 ↓ $2,997

No Pell $11,725 ↓ $3,272

Dependent students $12,000 ↓ $2,997

Independent students $12,129 ↓ $2,868

Female students $12,327 ↓ $2,670

Male students $11,506 ↓ $3,491

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,500, less than completers ($14,997), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

49% of full-time students who enrolled at SUNY Old Westbury graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

49%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

73%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $58,526 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$58,526

Earning > $25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$44,500

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$51,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$44,600

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$48,300

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$51,900

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $7,300, about 14% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 14.6 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 72% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

SUNY Old Westbury is home to 4,162 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 39% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

4,162

Part-Time

12%

First-Generation

39%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 33.8% 1,406

Black 23.5% 976

White 23.2% 965

Asian 11.4% 473

Other 3.9% 163

International 3.3% 136

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at SUNY Old Westbury. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large Suburb Old Westbury, New York

Housing

Partly residential 1,000 beds available

Adult Learners

17% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

SUNY Old Westbury offers a varied set of programs: 38 distinct programs across 19 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

9 Programs

Business

Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Finance $83K ($61K–$112K)

2 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Biochemistry & Biophysics $65K ($45K–$88K)

2 Programs

Health

Public Health $59K ($42K–$79K)
Mental Health Services $52K ($38K–$69K)

2 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)

1 Program

Communication

Communication & Media $56K ($40K–$76K)

2 Programs

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)
Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY Old Westbury is 17:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

17:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$12,168

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$311,058

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$90,446

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

162 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	23	14%	$108,063
Associate Professors	80	49%	$95,206
Assistant Professors	41	25%	$82,092
Instructors	2	1%	$75,596
Lecturers	16	10%	$64,586

Pros & Cons of SUNY Old Westbury

A quick at-a-glance summary of how SUNY Old Westbury tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Accessible admissions for most applicants
Solid post-graduation earnings
Wide reach of need-based federal aid

CONS

Class sizes are on the higher side
Below-average completion rate
Modest first-year retention

Best for: Based on the data, SUNY Old Westbury is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions about SUNY Old Westbury

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about SUNY Old Westbury.

Is SUNY Old Westbury hard to get into?

SUNY Old Westbury has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted. Acceptance rate: 83.6%.

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Old Westbury?

SUNY Old Westbury has an acceptance rate of 83.6%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does SUNY Old Westbury cost?

The average net price after aid at SUNY Old Westbury is $11,282 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is SUNY Old Westbury worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $58,526 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $11,282 per year. That's roughly 5.2x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is SUNY Old Westbury known for?

SUNY Old Westbury is best known for its programs in Psychology, Accounting, Biology. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do SUNY Old Westbury graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering SUNY Old Westbury are $58,526, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is SUNY Old Westbury accredited?

Yes. SUNY Old Westbury is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend SUNY Old Westbury?

SUNY Old Westbury enrolls 4,162 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at SUNY Old Westbury?

SUNY Old Westbury graduates 49% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is SUNY Old Westbury a public or private college?

SUNY Old Westbury is a Public institution.

Where is SUNY Old Westbury located?

SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, New York.

What programs does SUNY Old Westbury offer?

SUNY Old Westbury offers 38 distinct programs. The most popular include Psychology, Accounting, Biology.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY Old Westbury?

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY Old Westbury is 17:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.