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The SUNY College at Old Westbury, also known as OWSU, is a public university located in Old Westbury, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1965 by the State University of New York Board of Trustees. OWSU is part of the State University of New York system. The college grants a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into following schools:
OWSU sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams which are nicknamed the Panthers. It is a member of the NCAA Division III. The Panthers participate in basketball, cross country, softball, swimming and diving, and volleyball. The college's student-run newspaper is called the "The Catalyst."
The main campus of SUNY Old Westbury is in Old Westbury, NY (a large suburb). The school is a public school. SUNY Old Westbury offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, business and management, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
SUNY Old Westbury does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 445 to 535. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
SUNY Old Westbury offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, SUNY Old Westbury had 3,565 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
SUNY Old Westbury makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at SUNY Old Westbury belong to the Skyline Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0210
General Phone: (516) 876-3000
http://WWW.OLDWESTBURY.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 223 | accounting, business management, finance, marketing, labor relations |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | social studies, American studies, sociology, English language and literature, Spanish language, humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 77 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 74 | elementary school teaching, special ed, foreign language teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, multilingual education |
| Media | 51 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminology |
| Science | 28 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Old Westbury in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 630 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Old Westbury had a total enrollment of 3,565 students (3,396 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
SUNY Old Westbury offers campus housing for 1,600 of its 3,396 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Old Westbury, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,651 | 1,630 | 45% | 341 | 21% |
| Men | 1,576 | 736 | 47% | 155 | 21% |
| Women | 2,075 | 894 | 43% | 186 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 445 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 575 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,177 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,437 |
| Room and board | $ 9,032 |
| Room charge | $ 6,222 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,960 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Old Westbury participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 710900)
SUNY Old Westbury has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $96,452 | 14 | $85,996 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $73,463 | 26 | $71,387 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $72,272 | 18 | $66,133 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $70,067 | 4 | $56,373 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $47,833 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $77,196 | 63 | $72,092 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Skyline Conference |
| Baseball | Skyline Conference |
| Track | Skyline Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Old Westbury Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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