PublicSuburbanSUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York 11568-0210
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
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.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Academics
Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
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Plan Your Visit
Days out near Old Westbury
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Hicksville, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days