Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution in Old Westbury with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,526 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,900.
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News & Alerts
SUNY Old Westbury Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
28
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (55)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
- •74% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Clark Athletic
History & Fun Facts
- •It began in 1968 at Planting Fields, the former Coe Estate and arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York.
- •The first president of the Old Westbury campus college was John D.
- •Eudora Pettigrew became president of Old Westbury, becoming the first African-American college president in the SUNY system.
- •In 2023, the college gained status as a university, becoming the "State University of New York at Old Westbury".
- •^ Old Long Island: Broad Hollow House Archived 2010-08-18 at the Wayback Machine ^ "John Maguire, 86, Early Promoter of Diversity in Education, Dies".
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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