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SUNY Old Westbury
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Annual Tuition
$8,379
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
84.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
47.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$58,526
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
SUNY Old Westbury is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Old Westbury, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,379, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 47.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$33,516
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$28,526
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$251,744
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$537,004
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 47%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at SUNY Old Westbury is $14,997.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,379
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
73.5%
Success
47.4%
In-State Cost
$8,379
Age 25+ Students
17.4%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
623 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.