Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Old Westbury, New York |
| Online | oldwestbury.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
SUNY College at Old Westbury occupies a 604-acre suburban campus on the former Whitney estate in Nassau County, Long Island, approximately 25 miles east of New York City. The public liberal arts college, established in 1965, features a mix of modern academic buildings and restored Gold Coast mansions set among rolling hills and wooded areas. As part of the State University of New York system, Old Westbury provides undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in business administration, education, and psychology. The campus maintains a residential community with several student housing options, including traditional dormitories and suite-style accommodations, while serving a substantial commuter population from the greater Long Island and New York metropolitan area.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SUNY College at Old Westbury is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College at Old Westbury within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#749 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#267 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#81 in Best Colleges in New York
#28 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#210 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1206 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,298 |
| Room and Board | $11,530 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,960 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,358 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,298 |
| Room and Board | $11,530 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,960 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,268 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Education | 16% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196237 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Old Westbury.
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Last updated February 24, 2024