# SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/suny-oneonta

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 70% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 13,660 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,583 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 570–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,709 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,369 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,057 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,690 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,071 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,001 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,037 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,643 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $66,840 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What SUNY Oneonta 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: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- 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 196185. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology