SUNY Old Westbury Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY Old Westbury is a public research university in Old Westbury, New York, serving roughly 4,162 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.63% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,526 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,422
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,282 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.63% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,162 88.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,321
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,511
- Room & Board: $13,972 annual estimate
SUNY Old Westbury: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY Old Westbury, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, NY (ZIP 11568-0210).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is SUNY Old Westbury public or private?
SUNY Old Westbury is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY Old Westbury cost?
Published tuition: $8,422 in-state, $18,842 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,282.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,645 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,114 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,852 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,712 |
| $110,001+ | $20,426 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,688.
How hard is it to get into SUNY Old Westbury?
Admission rate: 83.63%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY Old Westbury?
Total enrollment: 4,162 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,321 students.
Graduate enrollment: 449 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
150%-time completion rate: 44.57%.
First-year retention: 71.8%.
What do graduates of SUNY Old Westbury earn?
Median earnings: $43,671 six years after entry; $58,526 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,997.
49.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY Old Westbury known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (110 completions)
- Accounting (101 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (67 completions)
- Public Health, General (56 completions)
- Criminology (54 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (53 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (52 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (42 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (40 completions)
- Political Economy (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY Old Westbury a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.63%; completion rate 44.57%; median earnings $58,526 at 10 years; net price $11,282. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,422
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Old Westbury was $8,422.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,282
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Old Westbury had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,282.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,282 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,688 4-Year In-State Tuition
$75,368 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,972 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,894 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Old Westbury.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY Old Westbury was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY Old Westbury in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,624 | $15,874 | $8,598 |
| 2014 | $7,323 | $16,953 | $7,756 |
| 2015 | $7,643 | $17,493 | $11,703 |
| 2016 | $7,683 | $17,533 | $10,448 |
| 2017 | $7,883 | $17,533 | $11,289 |
| 2018 | $8,143 | $17,923 | $11,144 |
| 2019 | $8,368 | $18,278 | $10,557 |
| 2020 | $8,122 | $18,032 | $10,182 |
| 2021 | $8,379 | $18,289 | $6,352 |
| 2022 | $8,368 | $18,278 | $11,639 |
| 2023 | $8,379 | $18,289 | $9,900 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.63% Acceptance Rate
6,511 Total Applicants
5,507 Students Admitted
720 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
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 & Student Demographics
SUNY Old Westbury reported total enrollment of about 4,162 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.8%), Black or African American (23.4%), and White (23.2%). About 49.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Old Westbury in 2024 is 4,162 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,321 students. Graduate enrollment is about 449 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.8%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.63% 100% Completion Time
44.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.63% of students graduating from SUNY Old Westbury completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 17% male / 83% female
- Accounting: 52% male / 48% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
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
1196.89% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Old Westbury.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 110 completions
2. Accounting: 101 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 67 completions
4. Public Health, General: 56 completions
5. Criminology: 54 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 53 completions
7. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs: 52 completions
8. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 42 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 40 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Old Westbury.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Old Westbury graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY Old Westbury from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,290
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,648
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution located in Old Westbury, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,162 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.8%), Black or African American (23.4%), White (23.2%). The admission rate is 83.63%. The 150%-time completion rate is 44.57%. Approximately 49.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY Old Westbury located?
SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, NY.
What is SUNY Old Westbury's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY Old Westbury is 83.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,511 applicants and 5,507 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY Old Westbury cost?
Reported tuition is $8,422 and average net price is $11,282 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,972 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,321 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.8%), Black or African American (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY Old Westbury?
About 39.4% of students at SUNY Old Westbury are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUNY Old Westbury earn?
Median earnings are $43,671 six years after entry and $58,526 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY Old Westbury students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,997.
Is SUNY Old Westbury public or private?
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution located in Old Westbury, NY.
Is SUNY Old Westbury an HBCU?
No. SUNY Old Westbury is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY Old Westbury a tribal college?
No. SUNY Old Westbury is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUNY Old Westbury a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—SUNY Old Westbury reports 33.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
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- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.