It charges $8,122 in tuition and fees for in-state students and $18,032 for out-of-state students.

SUNY Old Westbury has two separate living styles: their Woodlands Residence Halls provide a traditional, center-hall format in which students live among and get to know floormates from all walks of life. Academic Village Residence Halls provide a more independent living environment with suite-style rooms. In 2020, the average student's on-campus housing fee was $7,660, and the average food plan cost $3,870. Off-campus accommodation costs roughly 1000 to 1500 USD per month on average.

It has somewhat more than 5,000 students enrolled. According to SUNY Old Westbury, there are 63 international students on campus. The university has a 78 percent acceptance rate.

The campus is 604 acres in size and has a suburban environment. Nonremedial tutoring, a women's centre, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance are among the student services provided by SUNY College—Old Westbury. SUNY College—Old Westbury additionally provides 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transportation/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Students of legal drinking age are not permitted to consume alcohol at SUNY College—Old Westbury.

The School of Education at SUNY Old Westbury is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.

The Office of Career Planning and Development (CPD) continues to provide career services in both an in-person and virtual setting. You can visit Handshake to arrange an appointment, email a career counsellor, or send a note to their department at careerplanning@oldwestbury.edu.