SUNY Old Westbury
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,162 students.
About This School
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution located in Old Westbury, New York with approximately 4,162 undergraduate students enrolled. SUNY Old Westbury has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,282 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $47,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a public university in Old Westbury, New York, United States, with portions in the neighboring town of Jericho. It enrolls just over 5,000 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,900/year after aid and a low median debt of $12,000, this is one of the most affordable four-year options in New York, making it a genuinely smart financial choice for cost-conscious students. However, the 47% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which suggests many struggle to complete their degree, and that's worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong self-motivation, and are looking to minimize debt, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
SUNY Old Westbury graduates earn most above the national rate in Special Education and Teaching ($62,389 vs $50,499 nationally), and most below it in Communication and Media Studies ($47,095 vs $56,359).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 93 | $53,013 | $50,706 | +$2,307 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 74 | $70,351 | $76,194 | −$5,843 |
| Biology, General | 67 | $60,351 | $57,214 | +$3,137 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 65 | $57,360 | $47,382 | +$9,978 |
| Criminology | 57 | $52,598 | $55,556 | −$2,958 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | $59,309 | $68,257 | −$8,948 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 50 | $62,389 | $50,499 | +$11,890 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 42 | $47,095 | $56,359 | −$9,264 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 | $94,236 | $92,374 | +$1,862 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | $53,652 | $48,590 | +$5,062 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 34 | $51,363 | $53,072 | −$1,709 |
| History | 33 | $49,972 | $50,680 | −$708 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,162 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury has an acceptance rate of 84%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is SUNY Old Westbury hard to get into?
Not especially. SUNY Old Westbury has an acceptance rate of 84%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does SUNY Old Westbury cost?
The average net price at SUNY Old Westbury is about $11,282 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury has a graduation rate of 45%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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