Acceptance
84%
In-State
$8,422
Grad Rate (4yr)
27%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$58,526
AI Overview
SUNY Old Westbury brings a social justice mission to life on Long Island, with standout programs in public health, environmental conservation, and area studies that emphasize community impact. The campus attracts purpose-driven students who want their education to matter beyond the classroom—think service-learning projects and close faculty mentorship rather than lecture hall anonymity. With an 85% acceptance rate, the college prioritizes potential over test scores, creating an accessible yet academically serious environment where first-generation students particularly flourish.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$8,422
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,842
Room & Board
$13,972
Average Net Price
$11,282
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Federal Loans
28%
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,997
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$58,526Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$14,997Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
41 graduates
$94,236
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
27 graduates
$71,441
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
74 graduates
$70,351
4 yrs after graduation
Special Education and Teaching
50 graduates
$62,389
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
67 graduates
$60,351
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
53 graduates
$59,309
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
65 graduates
$57,360
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
36 graduates
$53,652
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
93 graduates
$53,013
4 yrs after graduation
Criminology
57 graduates
$52,598
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
47+ programsAnd 35 more programs available
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