SUNY Old Westbury

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Old Westbury, NY
  • 0 reviews
#29 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

4,709
SUNY Old Westbury overview
SUNY Old Westbury overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

SUNY Old Westbury is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
SUNY Old Westbury admission standards
  • GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

83.6%
SUNY Old Westbury applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 12.4%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,422

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,842

Breakdown

In State Costs for SUNY Old Westbury
  • Tuition $8,422
  • Books and Supplies $2,500
  • Other Fees $1,352
  • Room and Board $13,972
  • Budget for Other Expenses $1,960
  • Total One Year Cost $28,206

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

35% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY Old Westbury are Business, Social Sciences, and Education. 28% of students major in Business, 17% in Social Sciences, and 16% in Education.

  • Business 28%
  • Social Sciences 17%
  • Education 16%
  • Psychology 13%
  • Communication 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196237.

GPA calculator: SUNY Old Westbury GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026