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SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,369
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $66,840
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
SUNY Oneonta is a public college in Oneonta, NY with 4,643 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1230 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,369 per year ($11,057 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,840 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 13,660
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,583
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–660
200800
SAT Math550–650
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What SUNY Oneonta looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,709
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,831
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,781
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,057
- $30–48k$12,690
- $48–75k$17,071
- $75–110k$19,001
- $110k+$25,037
Get a personal estimate with SUNY Oneonta's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $66,840
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,643
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White68%
- Hispanic18%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
SUNY Oneonta FAQ
What is SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate?+
SUNY Oneonta admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1230.
What ACT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is SUNY Oneonta test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to SUNY Oneonta?+
In Fall 2023, 13,660 students applied to SUNY Oneonta and 9,583 were admitted; 1,320 enrolled.
Does SUNY Oneonta consider legacy status?+
Yes. SUNY Oneonta reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does SUNY Oneonta require an essay?+
SUNY Oneonta reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does SUNY Oneonta cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,709 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,369.
What is SUNY Oneonta's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196185 · How we use this data
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