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
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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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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.
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