- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $10,495 a year (2022–23)
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SUNY Old Westbury GPA requirements
SUNY Old Westbury requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and SUNY Old Westbury hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
SUNY Old Westbury acceptance rate
SUNY Old Westbury admitted 6,490 of 7,760 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SUNY Old Westbury (formerly SUNY College at Old Westbury) is a public 4-year college in Old Westbury, New York, with 4,260 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What SUNY Old Westbury looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
SUNY Old Westbury didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
SUNY Old Westbury awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,495 a year at SUNY Old Westbury in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into SUNY Old Westbury with a 3.0 GPA?
SUNY Old Westbury admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Old Westbury?
SUNY Old Westbury's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,490 of 7,760 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is SUNY Old Westbury hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. SUNY Old Westbury admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Old Westbury require the SAT or ACT?
No. SUNY Old Westbury doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at SUNY Old Westbury?
A lot: SUNY Old Westbury requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Old Westbury consider legacy status?
No. SUNY Old Westbury doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Old Westbury require an essay?
No. SUNY Old Westbury doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does SUNY Old Westbury accept AP credit?
Yes. SUNY Old Westbury awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at SUNY Old Westbury?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,495 a year at SUNY Old Westbury in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on SUNY Old Westbury's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: SUNY Old WestburyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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