SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oneonta is 4-year, public college and a member of the State University of New York. Offering more than 100 majors, minors, and cooperative programs, this mid-size university also offers 1,000+ study abroad programs through SUNY and is partners with 14 universities overseas. The 250-acre campus features 15 residence halls, two art galleries, two theatres, two greenhouses, a digital planetarium, and an athletic facility with a six-lane pool, dance studios, tennis courts, and more. The SUNY Oneonta Cooperstown campus, located 30 minutes away, is home to a 2,600-acre Biological Field Station and offers a variety of research opportunities for upper-class undergraduates and graduate students.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | January 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
91%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1094
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,718
Total Number of Undergrads
6,190
Classroom Sizes
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,786
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,696
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$14,580
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,033
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,026
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,532
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,950
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,017
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$187
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
115
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
59%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Dragons
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Albany
Syracuse
Ithaca
Boston
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
52%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
What Students Are Saying
3.81
Average Rating
I love Oneonta and recommend it to anyone who wants a medium-sized school. It has many options for studies as well as extra-curricular activities. The campus is very pretty.
From Rockland County
Hey everyone! I'm a freshman and started at SUNY Oneonta this Spring. I absolutely love the experience and education that I'm receiving and the faculty never cease to continually impress me!! The professors are interactive, knowledgeable, and very dedicated. Additionally, I feel like the students there are of good quality as well.
Chiara from Jefferson, NY
Suny Oneonta is a well rounded institution. It's academics and professors are top notch! Located in Oneonta, nicknamed City of the Hills, it's a beautiful campus with a forest scenery throughout.
Christopher from Pleasantville, NY
SUNY Oneonta is a great college for experience and meeting new people. The students that go here are great, and I love the community! The town is a wonderful and fun college town with so much to do!
Joseph from Mount Sinai, NY
I love it here!
Sofia from Peekskill, NY
The campus is beautiful, it's not too big, but not too small either, just the perfect size. If you are looking for a great education program than Oneonta is the place. The professors are always there to help you out and overall, all the students are very friendly and helpful.
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