SUNY COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY

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Suny College At Old Westbury

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Old Westbury, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

223 Store Hill Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0210
Main Phone: (516) 876-3000
Web Site: www.oldwestbury.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,699 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.8% of students attend full-time, while 4.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 117 male students and 147 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.3% of the student body, while females made up 55.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (26)%, Hispanic (15)%, and Asian (8)%.

Suny College At Old Westbury is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 61.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 490.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 2-4 years
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

General Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Suny College At Old Westbury reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Suny College At Old Westbury is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Suny College At Old Westbury belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Skyline Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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