SUNY Oneonta Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY Oneonta is a public research university in Oneonta, New York, serving roughly 4,643 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.60% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,386 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,831
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,158 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.60% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,643 98.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 25.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1230
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,317
- Applicants (IPEDS): 13,660
- Room & Board: $16,284 annual estimate
SUNY Oneonta: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY Oneonta, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, NY (ZIP 13820-4015).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is SUNY Oneonta public or private?
SUNY Oneonta is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY Oneonta cost?
Published tuition: $8,831 in-state, $19,781 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,158.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,044 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,427 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,189 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,552 |
| $110,001+ | $25,382 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,324.
How hard is it to get into SUNY Oneonta?
Admission rate: 69.60%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1230.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY Oneonta?
Total enrollment: 4,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,317 students.
Graduate enrollment: 656 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?
150%-time completion rate: 68.81%.
First-year retention: 75.5%.
What do graduates of SUNY Oneonta earn?
Median earnings: $49,723 six years after entry; $60,386 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,812.
36.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY Oneonta known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (180 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (159 completions)
- Psychology, General (138 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (135 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (68 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (64 completions)
- Music Management (62 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (53 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (51 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (43 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY Oneonta a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.60%; completion rate 68.81%; median earnings $60,386 at 10 years; net price $19,158. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,831
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY Oneonta was $8,831.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,158
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY Oneonta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,158.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,632 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,158 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,324 4-Year In-State Tuition
$79,124 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,284 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,515 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$106,060 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY Oneonta.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.29% 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 SUNY Oneonta 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 SUNY Oneonta 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 | $7,230 | $16,680 | $16,385 |
| 2014 | $7,568 | $17,218 | $17,209 |
| 2015 | $7,870 | $17,720 | $17,829 |
| 2016 | $7,932 | $17,782 | $17,009 |
| 2017 | $8,166 | $17,816 | $17,513 |
| 2018 | $8,421 | $17,871 | $16,853 |
| 2019 | $8,740 | $18,650 | $17,470 |
| 2020 | $8,740 | $18,650 | $18,223 |
| 2021 | $8,786 | $18,696 | $18,751 |
| 2022 | $8,775 | $18,685 | $18,757 |
| 2023 | $8,812 | $19,232 | $18,833 |
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
69.60% Acceptance Rate
13,660 Total Applicants
9,583 Students Admitted
1,320 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.77% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1230
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
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
SUNY Oneonta reported total enrollment of about 4,643 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.9%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 36.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY Oneonta in 2024 is 4,643 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,317 students. Graduate enrollment is about 656 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.5%
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 67.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.88% 100% Completion Time
68.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.88% of students graduating from SUNY Oneonta completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 7% male / 93% female
- Reading Teacher Education: 9% male / 91% female
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% 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 SUNY Oneonta.
Return on Investment
$19,812 Median Student Debt
$60,386 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
688.00% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY Oneonta.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 180 completions
2. Reading Teacher Education: 159 completions
3. Psychology, General: 138 completions
4. Business/Managerial Economics: 135 completions
5. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 68 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 64 completions
7. Music Management: 62 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 53 completions
9. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 51 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY Oneonta.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY Oneonta graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY Oneonta from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,888
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,074
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Reading Teacher Education, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,643 students. Student body composition includes White (67.9%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), Black or African American (6.8%). The admission rate is 69.60%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1230. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.81%. Approximately 36.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 61 distinct degree programs, SUNY Oneonta 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 SUNY Oneonta located?
SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, NY.
What is SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY Oneonta is 69.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13,660 applicants and 9,583 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY Oneonta cost?
Reported tuition is $8,831 and average net price is $19,158 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,284 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,317 students, White (67.9%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY Oneonta?
About 25.8% of students at SUNY Oneonta are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for SUNY Oneonta?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, SUNY Oneonta reports midpoint SAT about 1230.
What do graduates of SUNY Oneonta earn?
Median earnings are $49,723 six years after entry and $60,386 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY Oneonta students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,812.
Is SUNY Oneonta public or private?
SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, NY.
Is SUNY Oneonta an HBCU?
No. SUNY Oneonta is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY Oneonta a tribal college?
No. SUNY Oneonta 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
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- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.