SUNY College-Old Westbury

PO Box 210
Old Westbury, NY 11568
http://www.oldwestbury.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1965
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,373
Endowment81,843
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,076 in-state, 11,336 out-of-state
Room/Board8,083
Services
Associated FirmsJ.P. Morgan; American Museum of Natural History; Keyspan; Nassau County, New York City Board of Education; Cablevision
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsArt gallery, TV Studio, and Radio Station
Basic Serviceswomen's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsArt gallery, TV Studio, and Radio Station
Periodical Subs432
# of Books208,446
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months80%
within one year10%
within two years10%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities2%
Students in sororities2%
Campus Size604 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing25%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular EventsWelcome Back Festival, Wellness at Old Westbury, Mayfest
Nearest AirportNew York City (18), Islip (30)
Nearest TrainNew York City (20)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Hofstra University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities7
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities2%
Students in sororities2%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Catalyst, monthly
Honor SocietiesFirst-Year Honor Society; Psi Chi; Sigma Delta Mu; Sigma Delta Pi; Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Shekinah Chorale
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Peoples' Organization, Alianza Latina, Asian Club, Caribbean Students Association, International Students Club, National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Women's Center
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Society, Art Society, Comparative Humanities Association, Computer Science Society, Education Club, Equestrian Club, Finance Club, Marketing Society, Politics, Economics & Society Club, Psychology Club, Sociology Society, Teacher Education Club, Gay & Straight Alliance Organization, Access for All, All the Right Moves, Council for Unity, Cricket Club, Freshman Class Council, Industrial & Labor Relations Club, International Athletic Assoc. , Junior Class, NY Public Interest Group, Panthers Pride Club, Peer Counselors, Pool Club, Resident Hall Assoc. , Senior Class Council, Sophomore Class Council, The Majestic Club, Activities Management Team, Tech Team, Science Club, Student Government, Television Club, Yearbook Committee