SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public
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SUNY Oneonta admitted 69.6% of applicants university-wide (10,818 of 15,544).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 69.6% | 10,818 | 15,544 |
| In-state | 69.8% | 10,308 | 14,777 |
| Out-of-state | 70.6% | 499 | 707 |
| International applicants | 18.0% | 11 | 61 |
| Men | 64.5% | 4,152 | 6,441 |
| Women | 73.3% | 6,661 | 9,090 |
Of 10,818 admitted students, 1,214 enrolled (11.2% yield).
SUNY Oneonta Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1120–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–30
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
SUNY Oneonta Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,465/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,781 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,684 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,465/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,044 |
| $30k–48k | $14,427 |
| $48k–75k | $19,189 |
| $75k–110k | $20,552 |
| Over $110k | $25,382 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $12,500 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
- Non-Resident Merit Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Oneonta Promise Grant — Full tuition and fees (for eligible NY residents) (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $12,500 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- SUNY Oneonta International Student Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
SUNY Oneonta Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED/TASC results
- One letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher
- Self-reported SAT and/or ACT scores (optional)
- EOP Financial Information Form
- EOP Application Questions (on applicant status page)
- Aspire Oneonta Opt-in Form
- Aspire Oneonta Supplemental Financial Information Form
- Aspire Oneonta four-question questionnaire
- Homeschool transcript or IHIP or portfolio
- Recommendation from parent or educator
- Recommendation from a person involved with other activities
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED/TASC results
- One letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher
- Self-reported SAT and/or ACT scores (optional)
- EOP Financial Information Form
- EOP Application Questions (on applicant status page)
- Aspire Oneonta Opt-in Form
- Aspire Oneonta Supplemental Financial Information Form
- Aspire Oneonta four-question questionnaire
- Homeschool transcript or IHIP or portfolio
- Recommendation from parent or educator
- Recommendation from a person involved with other activities
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
SUNY Oneonta · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $60,386
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 68.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 75.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,812
- At graduation
SUNY Oneonta · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #243
- Forbes: #427
- Niche: #750
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (13%), Business & marketing (11%), Psychology (10%).
SUNY Oneonta Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.