SUNY College at Old Westbury Acceptance Rate
Old Westbury, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,511
- Admitted
- 5,507
- Yield
- 13.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY College at Old Westbury's acceptance rate has risen from 62.3% in 2014–15 to 84.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,490 to 6,511 (+87%) over that period.
Its 84.6% rate makes SUNY College at Old Westbury more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.9% for women vs 82.8% for men, a 3.1-point gap). SUNY College at Old Westbury has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 13.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,490 | 2,176 | 62.3% | 459 |
| 2015–16 | 4,474 | 2,241 | 50.1% | 389 |
| 2016–17 | 3,545 | 2,432 | 68.6% | 512 |
| 2017–18 | 3,752 | 2,935 | 78.2% | 663 |
| 2018–19 | 4,756 | 3,703 | 77.9% | 664 |
| 2019–20 | 3,655 | 2,842 | 77.8% | 609 |
| 2020–21 | 5,780 | 3,068 | 53.1% | 535 |
| 2021–22 | 4,613 | 3,532 | 76.6% | 474 |
| 2022–23 | 3,825 | 3,523 | 92.1% | 611 |
| 2023–24 | 6,511 | 5,507 | 84.6% | 720 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,755 | 3,225 | 85.9% |
| Men | 2,756 | 2,282 | 82.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY College at Old Westbury's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Old Westbury's acceptance rate is 84.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,507 admitted of 6,511 applicants).
Is SUNY College at Old Westbury test optional?
SUNY College at Old Westbury is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to SUNY College at Old Westbury?
SUNY College at Old Westbury received 6,511 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,507.
Is SUNY College at Old Westbury getting harder to get into?
SUNY College at Old Westbury has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.3% in 2014–15 to 84.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.oldwestbury.edu/.