SUNY Old Westbury Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 74%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at SUNY Old Westbury are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of SUNY Old Westbury students
Race Percent of Students
White
30%
Black
30%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
10%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY Old Westbury with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Old Westbury has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for SUNY Old Westbury students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for SUNY Old Westbury students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,975
Women
2,734

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

SUNY Old Westbury draws 96 percent of students from New York, 2 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for SUNY Old Westbury students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$73,417 per year

61% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,709
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25%
Part-time undergraduates 12.7%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026