SUNY College at Old Westbury

Overview

SUNY College at Old Westbury is a public institution founded in 1965, nestled on a 604-acre suburban campus in Old Westbury, New York, within close proximity to New York City. The college offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences, known for majors in Business Administration, Psychology, and Media and Communications. Its academic environment blends a high value on education for citizenship with preparation for direct entry into the workforce. The college's application process is moderately selective and provides both on-campus housing and suite-style living options to accommodate its student body. While SUNY Old Westbury does have athletic teams known as the Panthers, it is not specifically renowned for its athletic programs. The campus architecture is characterized by modernist buildings set in a spacious, wooded landscape, contributing to a distinctive academic setting for its diverse and mostly full-time undergraduate population.

In the most recent statistical year 3,825 prospective students applied, and 3,523 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 611 enrolled in the school.  3,465 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 805 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,298. SUNY College at Old Westbury is ranked 749 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.