SUNY College at Old Westbury (SUNYCOW) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

SUNY College at Old Westbury is located on a beautiful 604-acre campus in Long Island, NY just twenty minutes from New York City. The college offers nearly 50 bachelor’s degrees and almost 20 master’s programs and also features an Honors College that provides a rigorous academic schedule to students. There are numerous forms of financial aid available at both the baccalaureate level and the graduate level so that students who otherwise could not afford a higher education may attend.

The college has an NCAA Division III athletics organization and offers numerous varsity sports for students. In addition, the school offers nearly 50 different student clubs that vary between political, social, cultural and academic in nature. There is an active Greek life on campus and residential housing is available.

Given the school’s proximity to New York City, there are unlimited opportunities to participate in cultural events, shopping, dining and social activities as well as ready access to public transportation to travel within the city from SUNY College at Old Westbury.

Information Summary

Ranks 97th in New York and 949th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	80.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$24,133
Admission Success rate	N/A
SAT 75%ile scores	1053
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	25 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	76% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,087

Academics

SUNY College at Old Westbury offers around 40 different undergraduate majors and about 15 master’s programs in the areas of education and accounting. In addition to the standard programs, the college also offers an Honors Degree from the Honors College. A limited number of students are invited to attend this prestigious new college and there are numerous benefits and perks to becoming a member.

Students who are accepted into the program receive a book scholarship or laptop computer, scholarships for residential dorms and study abroad, free parking permits and reserved parking, trips and activities, pre-registration priority, and honors designation on transcripts as well as several other perks. Honors College students participate in a rigorous program of study but graduate schools, employers and professional programs all look favorably upon Honors graduates.

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Admissions

Undergraduate Admission

In order for an application packet to be considered complete, prospective students must complete and submit the SUNY Common Application online along with the fee. When completing the SUNY application, the Old Westbury Supplemental Application is also required. Regardless of the application submitted, official high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, a personal essay, immunization records and a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher are also required. Old Westbury recommends applying by the beginning of the senior year because they operate on a rolling admissions basis.

Applicants are considered based on the strength and relevance of the high school program completed, GPA, standardized test scores, the quality of the essay and the details of the letter of recommendation.

Graduate Admission

To apply to SUNY Old Westbury’s graduate programs, students must complete and submit the online graduate school application along with the fee. In addition, prospective students must submit official undergraduate transcripts providing proof of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school, graduate school preparedness test scores (GRE, MCAT, etc), a statement of purpose and letters of recommendation. Some graduate programs have additional requirements so the student should work closely with the program of choice to ensure submission of a complete application.

Financial Aid

SUNY College at Old Westbury offers financial aid to both undergraduate and graduate students in the form of need-based and merit-based scholarships, grants, federally-subsidized loans and work-study programs. Students wishing to apply for financial aid need to start the process by completing the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The form is available online beginning in January and financial information for both the student and family is required in order to complete the form.

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Athletics

The SUNY College of Old Westbury Panthers is an NCAA Division III athletics organization whose colors are hunter green and ivory. Students have the opportunity to participate with several different teams including men’s and women’s basketball, swimming, soccer and cross country. Men have the additional options of baseball and golf while women may also choose volleyball or softball.

Additional School Information

The State University of New York was established in 1948 and is a network of 64 unique colleges and universities throughout the state of New York that include all types of schools from small community colleges to one of the top veterinary schools in the country. The schools are spread throughout the state so that nearly every New York resident is within commuting distance to one and many of the schools offer educational and degree cooperation with one another. Combined, SUNY offers more than 7000 degrees and certificate programs. Many of the schools have top-notch research facilities and the system attracts expert faculty from a variety of fields. SUNY is committed to providing the highest quality education at affordable prices to students both in-state and from the rest of the country and around the world.

Bibliography

The College at Old Westbury State University of New York. SUNY College at Old Westbury. 2011. Web. 4 Sept 2011.

“Things to Do in Old Westbury.” Uptake. Uptake Networks Inc. 2011. Web. 4 Sept 2011.

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