State University of New York College at Old Westbury Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The acceptance rate for the State University of New York University at Old Westbury in 2023 was 85%, with 6,511 applications submitted and 5,507 students accepted. This represents a significant drop from 2022's acceptance rate of 92%, when 3,825 applications resulted in 3,523 acceptances. In 2021, the acceptance rate was 77% from 4,613 applicants, highlighting increasing selectivity over recent years. Prior to the recent decline, the university maintained a steady rate of 78% in both 2019 and 2018, with 3,655 and 4,756 applicants, respectively. Overall, the trend indicates that acceptance rates have fluctuated considerably, with a noticeable drop in 2023 compared to prior years.