State University of New York College at Old Westbury

State University of New York College at Old Westbury is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 69% of all applicants in 2016. Out of 3,545 applications received in 2023, 2,432 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to State University of New York College at Old Westbury, the application fee costs $50.

State University of New York College at Old Westbury Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of State University of New York College at Old Westbury's admissions stats.

State University of New York College at Old Westbury 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	92%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

State University of New York College at Old Westbury Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York College at Old Westbury.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to State University of New York College at Old Westbury?

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State University of New York College at Old Westbury offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

Some students apply early because they believe it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on State University of New York College at Old Westbury Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to SUNY Old Westbury?

It is moderately difficult to get into SUNY Old Westbury. SUNY Old Westbury evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, SUNY Old Westbury accepted 69% of students, around 2,432 from 3,545 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SUNY Old Westbury, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York College at Old Westbury

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York College at Old Westbury

State University of New York College at Old Westbury has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does State University of New York College at Old Westbury Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York College at Old Westbury

Wondering what factors are considered by State University of New York College at Old Westbury during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York College at Old Westbury for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York College at Old Westbury Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York College at Old Westbury, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with State University of New York College at Old Westbury's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Supplementary Essay
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York College at Old Westbury?

Students admitted to State University of New York College at Old Westbury have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York College at Old Westbury is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2016, 92% of State University of New York College at Old Westbury's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

An ACT score of 0 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York College at Old Westbury's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 0, and three out of four students scored lower than 0 on the ACT.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York College at Old Westbury

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York College at Old Westbury.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 15.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York College at Old Westbury during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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State University of New York College at Old Westbury Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York College at Old Westbury?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York College at Old Westbury.

Does State University of New York College at Old Westbury accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York College at Old Westbury accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York College at Old Westbury?

❌ No, State University of New York College at Old Westbury is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to include your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York College at Old Westbury's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York College at Old Westbury's acceptance rate is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York College at Old Westbury?

✅ State University of New York College at Old Westbury offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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