# State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego

State University of New York at Oswego is a public college in Oswego, NY with 5,473 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1187 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,300 per year ($9,636 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,727 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 81% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 14,465 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 11,629 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,791 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,300 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,636 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,187 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,101 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,725 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,073 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,473 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,727 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What State University of New York at Oswego considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate?**

State University of New York at Oswego admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Oswego?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1187.

**What ACT score do you need for State University of New York at Oswego?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.

**Is State University of New York at Oswego test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to State University of New York at Oswego?**

In Fall 2023, 14,465 students applied to State University of New York at Oswego and 11,629 were admitted; 1,191 enrolled.

**Does State University of New York at Oswego consider legacy status?**

No. State University of New York at Oswego reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does State University of New York at Oswego require an essay?**

State University of New York at Oswego reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does State University of New York at Oswego cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,791 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,300.

**What is State University of New York at Oswego's graduation rate?**

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196194. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology