SUNY College at Oswego

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About SUNY College at Oswego

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

SUNY College at Oswego is a medium-sized public college located on a rural campus in Oswego, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,652, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The college offers 84 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.

Oswego, NY

$7,070

Avg in-state
tuition

$16,980

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

80%

Acceptance Rate

70%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1060-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

54%

Unknown

0%

Black

9%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

25

Total Online Enrollment

3,528

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

85% On-campus

15% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold7% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold30% online

Master'sCheck Bold24% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

62%

Institution Grant Aid

86%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,082
State Grant Aid$4,708
Institution Grant Aid$4,375
Pell Grant Aid$5,518

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.