At a glance
Average net price
$11,282
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.6%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
4,162
In-state tuition
$8,422
Out-of-state tuition
$18,842
Cost of attendance
$21,287
Median earnings (10y)
$58,526
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 71.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (41%), business (21%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM12%
- Health6%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences41%
- Business21.2%~882 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences14.3%~595 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education12.8%~532 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology12.7%~527 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~335 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication4.8%~201 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.9%~163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.9%~163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.7%~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.2%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 210 | $32,696 | $18,394 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 157 | $44,861 | $19,075 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | $31,905 | $19,840 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 123 | $31,364 | $23,250 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 123 | $37,745 | $17,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 116 | $54,006 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 111 | $29,553 | $19,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 100 | $38,057 | $17,324 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 95 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 92 | $46,821 | $24,145 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | $22,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | $32,037 | $16,912 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 71 | $30,121 | $16,800 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $23,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 65 | $35,661 | $23,503 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 62 | $42,699 | $18,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $24,833 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 55 | $62,003 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 36 | $39,816 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Taxation. | Master's | 30 | $74,890 | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $43,457 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $38,225 | $19,500 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | — | — | $19,125 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Old Westbury is a mid-sized institution located in Old Westbury, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,162 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SUNY Old Westbury — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,282 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,422 for in-state students and $18,842 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,287 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.6%, a average completion outcome. 71.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,526 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SUNY Old Westbury confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (41% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
SUNY Old Westbury accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Old Westbury, New York (suburb), SUNY Old Westbury draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SUNY Old Westbury
Q.How much does SUNY Old Westbury cost?
The average net price at SUNY Old Westbury is $11,282 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,287.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do SUNY Old Westbury graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY Old Westbury graduate earns $58,526 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SUNY Old Westbury?
Published tuition is $8,422 in-state and $18,842 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SUNY Old Westbury located?
SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, New York (ZIP 11568).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SUNY Old Westbury at their official website.