About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mary Marquez Bell
Vice President of Enrollment Services
Vice President of Enrollment Services
Address
P.O. Box 307
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Phone
516 876-3073
Email
enroll@oldwestbury.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
Clark Center (athletic facility)
Library
Theatre
Art Gallery
Clark Center (athletic facility)
Library
Theatre
Art Gallery
Most Popular Places Off Campus
New York City (Manhattan)
Jones Beach
Extensive shopping malls
Historic Sites
Montauk Point
Jones Beach
Extensive shopping malls
Historic Sites
Montauk Point
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday - Friday 11 AM and 2:30 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday - Friday 11 AM and 2:30 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
kaufmanns@oldwestbury.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
LIRR to Hicksville Train Station
N20 Bus to Campus Gate
Airports located in New York City: LaGuardia and J.F.Kennedy International, additional airport located on Long Island, MacArthur Airport, Islip, NY
Driving Instructions to Campus
http://www.oldwestbury.edu/about/visit
Local Accommodations
Lodging is available at the following locations: Fox Hollow Inn; Holiday Inn (Hicksville); East Norwich Inn.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,756
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.10
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 21
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Decision II — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18.5:1
Total Faculty
370
with Terminal Degree
206
188
Women
182
Men
78
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Labor and Industrial Relations.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Taxation.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Comparative Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
John McTiernan
Producer: DieHard I-II,Thomas Crwn Affr,Hunt Red
Maryann DeLeo
Academy Award Winning Documentary 2004
David Liederman
Founder, David's Cookies
Robert Allen
President, Teachers Federal Credit Union
Clifford Ejikeme
Lifetime Television, VP of Finance
Mea Knapp
Counsel to Suffolk County Legislature
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
47%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,395
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,773
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,316
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
57%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,307
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,351
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,870
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,650
Required Fees
$2,546
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$500
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,530
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,836
Foreign Countries Represented
58
Demographics
10.60%
Asian
28.91%
Black
26.97%
Hispanic
27.88%
Caucasian
1.51%
Unknown
65% female
35% male
1% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
45%
Campus Environment
Village
88/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
55
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
2% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Panthers)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Women's Sports (Panthers)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: counseling
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Hofstra University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Apple
HP
Lenovo
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
