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
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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

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

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