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SUNY Oneonta: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Oneonta, New York · Public · Moderately selective · CDS 2024-2025

Admission at a glance

Common Data Set 2024-2025

  • Test-optional
15,545
Applicants
10,818
Admitted70%
1,214
Enrolled
11%
Yield rate

Selectivity

Moderately selective70% admitted
AccessibleHighly selective
Median SAT
1190
Mid 50: 1100–1260
In-state tuition
$7,070
per year, before aid (CDS 2024-2025)
Net price (avg)
$19,158
after aid, what families pay

Ranked #29 (tie) in Regional Universities North; Business Programs #439-535, Economics #230-237U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027

Admission figures come from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set published by SUNY Oneonta (see the source), read on 2026-09-25.

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SUNY Oneonta is a public university in Oneonta, New York that admits about 70% of applicants, making it a moderately selective school. The average family pays about $19,158 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Psychology, General, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods and Communication and Media Studies, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. About 70% of students graduate within six years. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 3.0 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.

SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, New York with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, SUNY Oneonta admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 70%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1190. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,158 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for SUNY Oneonta?

82% of enrolled students at SUNY Oneonta had a high school GPA of 3.25 or above, and the average was 3.48, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

Actual GPA distribution of admitted students
4.00
0.1%
3.75–3.99
17.4%
3.50–3.74
28.3%
3.25–3.49
36.6%
3.00–3.24
14.9%
2.50–2.99
2.6%
Below 2.50
0.1%
From the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by SUNY Oneonta.
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What does SUNY Oneonta weight in admissions?

SUNY Oneonta reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

Very Important

2
  • Rigor of secondary school record
  • Academic GPA

Important

6
  • Application essay
  • Recommendations
  • Talent/ability
  • Character/personal qualities
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience

Considered

6
  • Class rank
  • Standardized test scores
  • Interview
  • Extracurricular activities
  • First generation status
  • Level of applicant's interest

Not Considered

4
  • Alumni/ae relation
  • Geographical residence
  • State residency
  • Religious affiliation/commitment

SAT and ACT scores SUNY Oneonta typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 550–650. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 25–30. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

SAT Composite
25th percentile1100
50th percentile1190
75th percentile1260
% submitting SAT21.17%
ACT Composite
25th percentile24
50th percentile26
75th percentile28
% submitting ACT2.06%
Current testing policy
  • • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
  • • Policy detail: Considered if submitted

How much does SUNY Oneonta actually cost?

Published tuition is $8,831 for in-state students and $19,781 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,284 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $19,158 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 36% of students receive Pell Grants.

In-state tuition$7,070
Out-of-state tuition$18,020
Required fees$1,705
Room and board$16,284
Average net price (after aid)$19,158
Average need-based grant$10,397
Average merit award, no financial need696 first-year students received one$3,855
Graduates who borrowed68%
Average debt at graduationamong those who borrowed$28,047
Financial aid formsFAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list
Application fee$50 (waivers available)

Application deadlines and early decision data for SUNY Oneonta

Regular admission
Rolling admissionsYes

Will my child graduate from SUNY Oneonta?

These predict outcomes at SUNY Oneonta better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Freshman retention
75.4%
returned for sophomore year
4-year graduation
57.7%
finished on time
6-year graduation
69.7%
finished within 6 years

Most popular majors at SUNY Oneonta

The most popular undergraduate programs at SUNY Oneonta, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods and Communication and Media Studies. Across all programs, SUNY Oneonta confers roughly 960 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $55,015 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

MajorGraduates / yearMedian earnings (5 yrs out)
Psychology, General181$55,015
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods179$59,650
Communication and Media Studies138$51,278
Business/Managerial Economics133$79,847
Biology, General106$64,031
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas90$66,871
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness67n/a
Design and Applied Arts66n/a
Bachelor's-degree completions from federal IPEDS data; earnings from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is SUNY Oneonta safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), SUNY Oneonta disclosed 14 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 3.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 8 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

Total offenses
14
3.0 per 1,000 students
Violent crime
0
0.00 per 1,000
Sexual assault / VAWA
8
1.72 per 1,000
Burglary
6
reported incidents
Clery Act 2024, rates per 4,643 enrolled.

What is campus life like at SUNY Oneonta?

About 50% of undergraduates at SUNY Oneonta live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Live on campus
50%
of undergraduates
Classes under 20 students
40%
of course sections
From the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by SUNY Oneonta.

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What GPA do I need for SUNY Oneonta?

82% of enrolled students at SUNY Oneonta had a high school GPA of 3.25 or above, and the average was 3.48, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What SAT or ACT score does SUNY Oneonta typically admit?

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 550–650. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 25–30.

How much does SUNY Oneonta actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at SUNY Oneonta after grants and scholarships is $19,158 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $8,831 and $19,781 out of state. Budget against the net figure.

Is SUNY Oneonta realistic for my child?

SUNY Oneonta admits 70% of applicants, so 550–650 SAT Math is target range and below 550 is a reach. Then check the $19,158 average net price against what your family can carry.

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Oneonta?

SUNY Oneonta accepts about 70% of applicants out of roughly 15,545 who apply each year. That makes it a moderately selective school.

Is SUNY Oneonta test-optional?

Yes. SUNY Oneonta is test-optional, so SAT and ACT scores are not required, but strong scores can still be submitted and will be considered.

What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?

About 70% of students at SUNY Oneonta graduate within six years, and 58% finish in four years. 75% of freshmen return for sophomore year. Graduation rate predicts real outcomes better than acceptance rate.

What does SUNY Oneonta look for in applicants?

SUNY Oneonta rates course rigor and GPA as "very important" in its Common Data Set. These are the factors the admissions committee weighs most heavily when reviewing an application.

Is SUNY Oneonta a public or private school, and where is it located?

SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, New York.

What are the most popular majors at SUNY Oneonta?

The largest undergraduate majors at SUNY Oneonta by annual graduates are Psychology, General, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods and Communication and Media Studies. The school awards about 960 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.

Is SUNY Oneonta safe? What is its campus crime rate?

SUNY Oneonta reported 14 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 3.0 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.

What is campus life like at SUNY Oneonta?

At SUNY Oneonta, 50% of undergraduates live on campus, according to its most recent Common Data Set.

Sources: the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by SUNY Oneonta, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers