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SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,671

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

47%

Annual Tuition

$8,379

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $58,526 ten years after entry — 8% above the national median. Acceptance rate 84.6%, in-state tuition $8,379.

At a Glance

Total Students

3,945

Retention Rate

74%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

30%

Median Debt

$14,997

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

SUNY Old Westbury is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 84.6% and a student body of 3945. The in-state tuition is $8379. The college has a retention rate of 73.5% and a graduation rate of 47.4%.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $40111, increasing to $43671 after five years and $58526 after ten years. The median debt for students is $14997, and 29.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$59k

10 YEARS

Top 57% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, SUNY Old Westbury alumni earn a median salary of $40,111. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $43,671. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,526. The median debt for students is $14,997.

The college has an 84.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 47.4%, and the retention rate is 73.5%. The in-state tuition is $8,379. About 29.7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Psychology, General

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $31,000

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 107 / yr
Median Salary $72,827

Criminology

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $38,764

Biology, General

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $33,228

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $43,204

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $29,256

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $65,441

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $46,941

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $33,561

Political Science and Government

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $34,666

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $27,165

History

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $33,901

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $27,142

Sociology

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $37,826

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $38,978

Taxation

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $79,338

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $63,463

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $47,652

Social Sciences, Other

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $40,537

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $56,333

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Campus Location

Old Westbury, New York

Old Westbury, NY 11568-0210

SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SUNY Old Westbury has an acceptance rate of 84.6%.