SUNY College at Old Westbury Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is 92.1%.  Its admission rate is the 141st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Old Westbury and can you get accepted?

SUNY College at Old Westbury is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,523 out of the 3,825 who applied were admitted.

SUNY College at Old Westbury typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into SUNY College at Old Westbury?

92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY College at Old Westbury you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1110 on the SAT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY College at Old Westbury?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNY College at Old Westbury are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNY College at Old Westbury accepts 92% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNY College at Old Westbury is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #104 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNY College at Old Westbury is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY College at Old Westbury. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY College at Old Westbury?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1206. Students who get into SUNY College at Old Westbury score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  SUNY College at Old Westbury ranks #85 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SUNY College at Old Westbury regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY College at Old Westbury is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1108, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1206 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Old Westbury is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Old Westbury and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted