College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1965 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,373 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$81,843 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$5,076 in-state, 11,336 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$8,083 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
60 |
Honor Societies: |
First-Year Honor Society; Psi Chi; Sigma Delta Mu; Sigma Delta Pi; Sigma Tau Delta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Shekinah Chorale |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) African Peoples' Organization, Alianza Latina, Asian Club, Caribbean Students Association, International Students Club, National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Women's Center |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Society, Art Society, Comparative Humanities Association, Computer Science Society, Education Club, Equestrian Club, Finance Club, Marketing Society, Politics, Economics & Society Club, Psychology Club, Sociology Society, Teacher Education Club, Gay & Straight Alliance Organization, Access for All, All the Right Moves, Council for Unity, Cricket Club, Freshman Class Council, Industrial & Labor Relations Club, International Athletic Assoc. , Junior Class, NY Public Interest Group, Panthers Pride Club, Peer Counselors, Pool Club, Resident Hall Assoc. , Senior Class Council, Sophomore Class Council, The Majestic Club, Activities Management Team, Tech Team, Science Club, Student Government, Television Club, Yearbook Committee |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Catalyst, monthly |
Number of Fraternities: |
7 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
6 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
2% |
Number of Sororities: |
6 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
2% |
College Services
Basic: |
women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
J.P. Morgan; American Museum of Natural History; Keyspan; Nassau County, New York City Board of Education; Cablevision |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
208,446 |
Library Facilities: |
Women Studies and African-American Studies Collection |
Museums |
Art gallery, TV Studio, and Radio Station |
Computers Available: |
350 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
900 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (100%) |
Sprinkler System: |
36% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
604 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
New York City (18), Islip (30) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
New York City (20) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Hempstead (7) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Hofstra University) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Manhattan College) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Welcome Back Festival, Wellness at Old Westbury, Mayfest |
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