SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York · Public
SUNY Old Westbury admitted 85% of 6,511 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 47% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
SUNY Old Westbury’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and SUNY Old Westbury accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY Old Westbury asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY Old Westbury’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,279 in-state and $36,189 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $10,495 on average (in-state).
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Quick answers
What is SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate?
SUNY Old Westbury admitted 85% of applicants: 5,507 of 6,511 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is SUNY Old Westbury’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is SUNY Old Westbury’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY Old Westbury accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does SUNY Old Westbury require?
Besides the application and transcript, SUNY Old Westbury asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does SUNY Old Westbury have supplemental essays?
No. SUNY Old Westbury has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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