About SUNY College at Old Westbury
SUNY Old Westbury is one of sixty-four campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY). It’s also one of the earliest members, founded more than fifty years ago. Today, about 5,100 students enroll annually in this liberal arts, public university. Undergraduate and master’s degree programs are awarded from four schools:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Professional Studies
The College commits to a vision of academic excellence through core values of integrity, community engagement and global citizenship. Classrooms foster skill sets some of which include problem-solving, creative thinking and intercultural awareness. Positive connections between students, faculty, staff and alumni are highly valued as part of student development.
Distance education includes online graduate degree and undergraduate course offerings.
Accreditation & Licensing
SUNY College at Old Westbury is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Post-master's certificateReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,823 ; Graduate: 416Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 11% ; Graduate: 23%Graduation Rate:
47%Transfer Rate:
30%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$58,526Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$14,997Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
64%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$8,645Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
SUNY College at Old Westbury is located in New York
New York at a Glance:

Top Majors in New York:
Top Incentives in New York:
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Up to $5,665 annually
- Excelsior Scholarship: Full tuition coverage
Top Career Pathways in New York:
- Entry Level: Financial Analyst ($85,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Analyst ($130,000)
- Senior Level: Finance Director ($200,000+)
- Required Education: BS Finance
- Certifications: CFA, Series 7, Series 63

