Campus Vibe
SuburbanGreek life
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.
Established
1965
Motto
"Own Your Future"
Mascot
OWWIN the Panther
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Campus Visits
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85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,945Students
17:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$58,526Earnings 10yr
$9,900Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate84.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,379
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,289
Room & Board$13,440
Books & Supplies$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance$19,934
Average Net Price$9,900
Median Debt at Graduation$14,997
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$5,890
$30–48K$8,149
$48–75K$13,294
$75–110K$14,835
$110K+$18,451
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$9,900
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7000.0%
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
Programs (55)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,945
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 24%
Black 25%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 12%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate46.6%
Freshman Retention73.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,671
8 Years$55,233
10 Years$58,526
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,500
Men
$51,800
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Clark Athletic
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
143Very High
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
23 mi(40 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
102 mi(177 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
169 mi(293 min)