SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution located in Old Westbury, NY, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. SUNY Old Westbury provides students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,379
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,900 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 84.58% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,945 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.59%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,379
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Old Westbury was $8,379.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,900
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Old Westbury had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,900.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,600 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,900 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,516 4-Year In-State Tuition
$73,156 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Old Westbury.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY Old Westbury was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84.58% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Old Westbury in 2024 is 3,945 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.71% 100% Completion Time
46.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.71% of students graduating from SUNY Old Westbury completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY Old Westbury.
Return on Investment
$14,997 Median Student Debt
$58,526 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.62% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1377.93% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Old Westbury.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Psychology: 110 completions
CIP 52.0301: 101 completions
General Biological Sciences: 67 completions
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs: 56 completions
Social Sciences - 45.0401: 54 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 53 completions
Education - 13.1017: 52 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 42 completions
CIP 52.0201: 40 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,052 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Old Westbury.
Employment Outcomes
$43,671 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$55,233 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$58,526 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Old Westbury graduates.
About
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution located in Old Westbury, NY, offering 43 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,945 students. The admission rate is 84.58%. The institution maintains a 46.59% graduation rate. Approximately 47.38% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0210
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
SUNY Old Westbury provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.