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SUNY College at Old Westbury
SUNY College at Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-876-3000
oldwestbury.edu
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SUNY Old Westbury was originally founded in 1965 at Planting Fields in Oyster Bay at the former Coe Estate and Arboretum. By 1971, the college outgrew this estate and moved to its current site in Old Westbury. Currently located on over 600 acres of serene wooded land on Long island, this was the estate of Ambrose Clark, a well known agriculturalist, industrialist, and philanthropist.
While at first they appear to be just another public college located on Long Island, there is more than meets the eyes. Since its inception, SUNY Old Westbury has prided itself as being a very diverse campus. In fact, the first class in 1968 was made up of only 85 students from all over the US. As they continued to grow, so did their diverse student population. Now, not only does the Old Westbury campus cater to students in the US, but also students in 20 other countries around the world.
SUNY Old Westbury is ideally located. Basically there is something to do and enjoy minutes from the campus in any direction. Within a 20 mile radius you can enjoy picturesque beaches, excellent restaurants, and world class entertainment either at venues in Westbury or in downtown New York.
Much like other colleges and universities on Long Island, SUNY Old Westbury offers many activities for students. Students who attend the Old Westbury campus have a choice of more than 50 different organizations and clubs to join. With such an amazing selection to choose from, each student should be able to find something that will enhance their learning and promote cross cultural awareness and understanding.
They go above and beyond catering to students who have children below the school age. They offer an early childhood developmental program. This program located in the College Campus Center offers both daycare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. With cost well below regular daycare and preschool programs, SUNY Old Westbury has found a way to tap into parents who want to continue and even further their education without having to worry about their young children.
If you are looking for a college that not only has over 40 programs of study and offers lots for students to do, then SUNY Old Westbury is a college that you will definitely want to check out. You would be hard-pressed to find a better public educational institution that offers such a diverse curriculum of degrees and is located so centrally that you can enjoy lots of wonderful activities both on and off campus.
Degrees Offered:
- Less than one year certificate
- Two but less than 4 years certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
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Other College Details:
- 4-year, Public
- Suburb: Large
- Housing on Campus: Yes
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| Enrollment |
| Total Enrollment |
Undergraduate |
| 3,450 |
3,411 |
| Undergraduate Attendance Status |
| Part Time |
Full Time |
| 614 |
2,797 |
| Undergraduate Student Gender |
| Men |
Women |
| 1,340 |
2,070 |
| Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity |
| White |
Black |
Hispanic |
Asian |
American
Indian |
Non-resident
alien |
Unknown |
| 989 |
955 |
580 |
205 |
0 |
68 |
2,319 |
| Undergraduate Student Age |
| 24 years of age or Younger |
25 years of age or Over |
| 614 |
1,091 |
| General College Information | |
Special Learning Opportunities
- ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Carnegie Classification
- Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Student Services
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
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Religious Affiliation
Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Credit Accepted
- Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid) | |
Prices for Undergraduate Academic year
| Detailed Expenses |
2009-2010 |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
2005-2006 |
| Tuition and Fees | | | | | |
| In State | $0 | $0 | $5,177 | $5,071 | $5,071 |
| Out Of State | $0 | $0 | $11,431 | $11,331 | $11,331 |
| Books and supplies | $0 | $0 | $800 | $800 | $675 |
| Living Arrangement | | | | | |
| Off Campus | | | | | |
| Room and board | $0 | $0 | $6,583 | $6,583 | $6,583 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $2,775 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Off Campus with Family | | | | | |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $2,665 | $2,665 | $2,665 |
| Total Expenses | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 |
| In State | | | | | |
| On Campus | $0 | $0 | $16,737 | $15,914 | $15,789 |
| Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $15,335 | $15,229 | $15,104 |
| Off Campus with Family | $0 | $0 | $8,642 | $8,536 | $8,411 |
| Out Of State | | | | | |
| On Campus | $0 | $0 | $22,991 | $22,991 | $22,991 |
| Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $21,589 | $21,489 | $21,364 |
| Off Campus with Family | $0 | $0 | $14,896 | $14,796 | $14,671 |
Note: Expenses data applies to first time full time degree (or certificate) seeking students.
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Completions 2006-2007
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Bachelor |
Master |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
24 |
- |
| Category Total |
24 |
- |
| Biological and biomedical sciences |
| Biochemistry |
4 |
- |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
7 |
- |
| Category Total |
11 |
- |
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services |
| Accounting |
81 |
10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
42 |
- |
| Finance, General |
28 |
- |
| Labor and Industrial Relations |
11 |
- |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
20 |
- |
| Category Total |
182 |
10 |
| Communication, journalism, and related programs |
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
48 |
- |
| Category Total |
48 |
- |
| Computer and information sciences and support services |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
8 |
- |
| Information Science/Studies |
28 |
- |
| Category Total |
36 |
- |
| Education |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education |
7 |
- |
| Biology Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
| Chemistry Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |
64 |
- |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
0 |
- |
| Mathematics Teacher Education |
12 |
- |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education |
0 |
- |
| Social Studies Teacher Education |
6 |
- |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
2 |
- |
| Special Education and Teaching, General |
21 |
- |
| Category Total |
114 |
- |
| English language and literature/letters |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other |
21 |
- |
| Category Total |
21 |
- |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics |
| Spanish Language and Literature |
8 |
- |
| Category Total |
8 |
- |
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies |
7 |
- |
| Category Total |
7 |
- |
| Mathematics and statistics |
| Mathematics, General |
8 |
- |
| Category Total |
8 |
- |
| Philosophy and religious studies |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other |
2 |
- |
| Category Total |
2 |
- |
| Physical sciences |
| Chemistry, General |
1 |
- |
| Category Total |
1 |
- |
| Psychology |
| Psychology, General |
80 |
- |
| Category Total |
80 |
- |
| Social sciences |
| Criminology |
32 |
- |
| Social Sciences, Other |
38 |
- |
| Sociology |
37 |
- |
| Category Total |
107 |
- |
| Visual and performing arts |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
4 |
- |
| Category Total |
4 |
- |
| Grand Total |
653 |
10 |
Note: Data shown are for first majors.
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| Undergraduate application fee (2007-2008): |
$40 |
Undergraduate Admissions: Fall 2007
| | Total | Men | Women |
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| Number of applicants | 3977 | 1624 | 2352 |
| Percent admitted | 54.9% | 54.9% | 55.0% |
| Admissions Considerations | Required | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | | X |
| Recommendations | | X |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
Test Scores: Fall 2007 (enrolled first-time students)
| Students submitting scores | Number | Percent |
| SAT | 344 | 79% |
| ACT | 40 | 9% |
| Test Scores | 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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| Retention and Graduation Rate | |
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Retention Rates
| | Full Time Students | |
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| First-time student retention | 72% | |
Note: Retention rates measure the percentage of entering students who continue their studies the following fall.
Graduation Rates For full-time, first-time undergraduates who began program in 2000
| Percentage of entering students counted in calculating graduation rate: | 40% |
| Overall graduation rate: | 33% |
| Transfer out Rate: | 36% |
| | Male | Female |
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| Overall graduation rate by gender | 28% | 36% |
| | 4 year | 5 year | 6 year |
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| Bachelor's Degree Rate | 15% | 29% | 33% |
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White non-Hispanic |
Black non-Hispanic |
Hispanic |
(!)Asian/Pacific Islander |
(!)Race/ethnicity unknown |
| Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity |
33% |
45% |
30% |
9% |
27% |
Note: (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
Note: One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Note: Graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students who complete their program in a certain time. We report an overall graduation rate that counts students as graduates if this is their first time in college, they study full time, and they complete their program within 150% of its normal time. For a four-year degree program, entering students who complete within six years are counted as graduates.
Transfer-out rates measure the percentage of entering students who transfer to another institution within 150% of normal time to program completion.
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Undergraduate students: 2005-2006
| | Received Aid | Did NOT Receive Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 81% | 19% |
| | Federal Grants | State/Local Grants | Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving types of financial aid | 54% | 75% | 54% |
| Average amount of types of financial aid received | $2,985 | $2,404 | $1,654 |
Note: Data apply to first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students.
Note: For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Action |
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| Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education | 1/1/1976 | Accredited |
Specialized Accreditation
| Agency / Program | Periods of Accreditation | Action |
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| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education |
| Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools | 5/17/2007 | Accredited |
Quick Link: Financial Aid for Postsecondary Students - Accreditation & Participation.
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2006-2007 Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division II (without football) | Men | Women |
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| Baseball | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 |
| Soccer | 18 | - |
| Softballl | - | 15 |
| Swimming | 13 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | - | 13 |
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SUNY Old Westbury - Old Westbury, New York
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