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SUNY College at Old Westbury Admission Requirements

Old Westbury, New York

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Chances of getting into SUNY College at Old Westbury

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY College at Old Westbury
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Old Westbury and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at SUNY College at Old Westbury is 77%.  It ranks #97 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. SUNY College at Old Westbury is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,532 out of 4,613 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 47 percent on standardized admission tests. SUNY College at Old Westbury typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY College at Old Westbury. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 10% of students submitted SAT scores.

SUNY College at Old Westbury SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1070-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
10%
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Old Westbury
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Old Westbury
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to SUNY College at Old Westbury?

SUNY College at Old Westbury is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into SUNY College at Old Westbury score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1070-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SUNY College at Old Westbury admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >86%
1165 to 1260 Avg + 77%-86%
1070 to 1165 Avg - 64%-77%
975 to 1070 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 975 Low <48%
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SUNY College at Old Westbury ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Old Westbury
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Old Westbury
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

SUNY College at Old Westbury GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.1
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY College at Old Westbury?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into SUNY College at Old Westbury. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at SUNY College at Old Westbury was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #107 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNY College at Old Westbury accepts 77% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

SUNY College at Old Westbury admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,557 2,056 4,613
Accepted 2,054 1,478 3,532
Acceptance Rate 80% 72% 77%
Enrolled 256 218 474
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Old Westbury is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Old Westbury and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College at Old Westbury Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY College at Old Westbury
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196237 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Old Westbury.

FAQs

Does SUNY College at Old Westbury prefer SAT or ACT?

10% of students submit their SAT scores to SUNY College at Old Westbury.

What is my chance of getting into SUNY College at Old Westbury?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to SUNY College at Old Westbury. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for SUNY College at Old Westbury?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1260. 10% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.