SUNY College at Old Westbury: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3671 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1036 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 964 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 85 of 221 | In New York State |
| # 2 of 2 | In Old Westbury |
| # 1333 of 2,700 | For Anesthesiology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
84%
Enrollment
9,536
Average SAT
1,245
Average ACT
27
Aid receiving
83%
Undergraduates
4,260
Graduates
449
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
SUNY College at Old Westbury has an acceptance rate of 84% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Applicants | 7,760 | 3,350 | 4,406 |
| Admissions | 6,490 | 2,717 | 3,770 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 797 | 369 | 427 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 27% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 11% |
| â– Hispanic | 32% |
| â– Black or African American | 22% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at SUNY College at Old Westbury.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
SUNY College at Old Westbury majors
SUNY College at Old Westbury has granted 868 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, and 180 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY College at Old Westbury.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 110 | - |
| Accounting | 65 | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 66 | - |
| Public Health, General | 56 | - |
| Criminology | 53 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 29 | 23 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | - |
| Political Economy | 38 | - |
| General Studies | 34 | - |
| History, General | 34 | - |
| Sociology, General | 33 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 24 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 | - |
| Finance, General | 21 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 19 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | - |
| Taxation | - | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 15 | - |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 12 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | 5 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 10 | - |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 9 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 7 |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | - | 8 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 7 | - |
| Digital Arts | 7 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | - | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | - |
| Biochemistry | 4 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 868 | 180 |
Publications & Citations
SUNY College at Old Westbury has published 1,691 scientific papers with 27,862 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
981
/ 11,761
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
800
/ 18,183
|
| Medicine |
712
/ 16,927
|
| Chemistry |
654
/ 17,419
|
| Computer Science |
641
/ 12,069
|
| Political Science |
594
/ 6,506
|
| Psychology |
589
/ 11,892
|
| Environmental Science |
558
/ 10,235
|
| Law |
540
/ 6,225
|
| Philosophy |
521
/ 6,067
|
| Sociology |
518
/ 5,006
|
| Biochemistry |
496
/ 13,326
|
| Genetics |
486
/ 13,234
|
| Physics |
433
/ 6,819
|
| Engineering |
425
/ 6,734
|
| History |
395
/ 5,008
|
| Organic chemistry |
315
/ 8,864
|
| Geography and Cartography |
301
/ 5,668
|
| Art & Design |
299
/ 2,786
|
| Mathematics |
285
/ 4,616
|
| Economics |
275
/ 4,777
|
| Business |
271
/ 4,562
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
270
/ 3,547
|
| Geology |
269
/ 5,854
|
| Neuroscience |
263
/ 7,014
|
| Archaeology |
237
/ 4,634
|
| Ecology |
222
/ 4,978
|
| Linguistics |
206
/ 2,445
|
| Pathology |
186
/ 5,469
|
| Psychiatry |
186
/ 3,573
|
| Pharmacology |
175
/ 6,071
|
| Paleontology |
171
/ 3,055
|
| Immunology |
159
/ 5,239
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
158
/ 1,967
|
| Social Psychology |
156
/ 3,126
|
| Statistics |
144
/ 2,597
|
| Development Studies |
138
/ 2,376
|
| Mathematics Education |
138
/ 1,673
|
| Materials Science |
136
/ 2,878
|
| Education |
136
/ 1,749
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Trisha Ventker
1967-. (aged 59)
photographer
author
Trisha Ventker is an author, photographic artist, and elementary school teacher. She is best known for her book Internet Dates From Hell which is self-published by Ventker through iUniverse and has since had the movie rights to it optioned to Paula Wagner. She is also one of the first Indie Books authors to have a book that was optioned for...
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2. Craig S. Harris
1953-. (aged 73)
composer
jazz musician
Craig S. Harris is an American jazz trombonist, who started working with Sun Ra in 1976. He also has worked with Abdullah Ibrahim, David Murray, Lester Bowie, Cecil Taylor, Sam Rivers, Muhal Richard Abrams, and Charlie Haden.
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3. Carla Rippey
1950-. (aged 76)
artist
director
Carla Rippey is a visual artist and the ex-director of The National School of Painting, Sculpture and Engraving "La Esmeralda." She lives and works in Mexico.
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4. Kevin Riley
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Kevin Christopher Riley is an American politician. A Democrat, he serves as the New York City Councilmember for the 12th district. The district includes Wakefield, Olinville, Edenwald, Eastchester, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Co-op City in The Bronx.
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SUNY Old Westbury
Founded
1965
Motto
Own Your Future
Colors
green, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
557
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
223 Store Hill Rd Old Westbury, New York, 11568-0210 United States
City Population
4,000
Phone
5168763000
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