State University of New York at Oswego Acceptance Rate &
State University of New York at Oswego is a public research university in Oswego, New York, serving roughly 5,473 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.55% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,566 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,825
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,236 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.55% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,473 93.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.36%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 27.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1187
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,669
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,465
- Room & Board: $16,290 annual estimate
State University of New York at Oswego: what the data shows
Common questions about State University of New York at Oswego, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is State University of New York at Oswego?
State University of New York at Oswego is located in Oswego, NY (ZIP 13126).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is State University of New York at Oswego public or private?
State University of New York at Oswego is a Public institution.
How much does State University of New York at Oswego cost?
Published tuition: $8,825 in-state, $18,735 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,236.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,714 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,681 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,412 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,053 |
| $110,001+ | $23,087 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,300.
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at Oswego?
Admission rate: 80.55%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1187 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is State University of New York at Oswego?
Total enrollment: 5,473 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,669 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,198 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Oswego?
150%-time completion rate: 60.36%.
First-year retention: 70.5%.
What do graduates of State University of New York at Oswego earn?
Median earnings: $46,358 six years after entry; $57,566 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,880.
39.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is State University of New York at Oswego known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (287 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (103 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (98 completions)
- Psychology, General (95 completions)
- Radio and Television (72 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (63 completions)
- Zoology/Animal Biology (56 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (50 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (40 completions)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is State University of New York at Oswego a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.55%; completion rate 60.36%; median earnings $57,566 at 10 years; net price $16,236. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,825
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at State University of New York at Oswego was $8,825.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,236
2024 Value
In 2024 State University of New York at Oswego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,236.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,944 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,236 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,300 4-Year In-State Tuition
$74,940 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,290 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,115 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,460 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for State University of New York at Oswego.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at State University of New York at Oswego was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for State University of New York at Oswego in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,181 | $16,631 | $16,396 |
| 2014 | $7,581 | $17,231 | $16,916 |
| 2015 | $7,934 | $17,784 | $16,314 |
| 2016 | $7,961 | $17,811 | $15,928 |
| 2017 | $8,191 | $17,841 | $15,959 |
| 2018 | $8,440 | $18,220 | $15,575 |
| 2019 | $8,717 | $18,627 | $15,665 |
| 2020 | $8,651 | $18,561 | $15,719 |
| 2021 | $8,769 | $18,679 | $14,582 |
| 2022 | $8,769 | $18,679 | $16,281 |
| 2023 | $8,769 | $18,679 | $17,231 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.55% Acceptance Rate
14,465 Total Applicants
11,629 Students Admitted
1,191 First-Time Students Enrolled
10.24% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1187
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
State University of New York at Oswego reported total enrollment of about 5,473 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), and Black or African American (10.5%). About 39.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at State University of New York at Oswego in 2024 is 5,473 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,669 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,198 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.03% 100% Completion Time
60.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.03% of students graduating from State University of New York at Oswego completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 4% male / 96% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for State University of New York at Oswego.
Return on Investment
$20,880 Median Student Debt
$57,566 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
786.39% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for State University of New York at Oswego.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 287 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 103 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 98 completions
4. Psychology, General: 95 completions
5. Radio and Television: 72 completions
6. Health and Wellness, General: 63 completions
7. Zoology/Animal Biology: 56 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 50 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 40 completions
Most popular programs at State University of New York at Oswego.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for State University of New York at Oswego graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for State University of New York at Oswego from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,147
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,885
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
State University of New York at Oswego is a public institution located in Oswego, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 5,473 students. Student body composition includes White (65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), Black or African American (10.5%). The admission rate is 80.55%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1187. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.36%. Approximately 39.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Oswego, NY 13126
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, State University of New York at Oswego provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is State University of New York at Oswego located?
State University of New York at Oswego is located in Oswego, NY.
What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego is 80.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,465 applicants and 11,629 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does State University of New York at Oswego cost?
Reported tuition is $8,825 and average net price is $16,236 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,290 annually.
What is the student body demographics at State University of New York at Oswego?
State University of New York at Oswego reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,669 students, White (65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend State University of New York at Oswego?
About 27.8% of students at State University of New York at Oswego are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for State University of New York at Oswego?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, State University of New York at Oswego reports midpoint SAT about 1187 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of State University of New York at Oswego earn?
Median earnings are $46,358 six years after entry and $57,566 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Oswego?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do State University of New York at Oswego students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,880.
Is State University of New York at Oswego public or private?
State University of New York at Oswego is a public institution located in Oswego, NY.
Is State University of New York at Oswego an HBCU?
No. State University of New York at Oswego is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is State University of New York at Oswego a tribal college?
No. State University of New York at Oswego is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.