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State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego is a medium, public institution located in Oswego, ny. Founded in 1861, State University of New York at Oswego offers undergraduate degrees in 106 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 5,957 undergraduates
cost $8,769 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into State University of New York at Oswego? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.6%
SAT score average 1174
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.2
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! State University of New York at Oswego is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,769
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,440
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,300
Cost of attendance* $27,509
Average financial aid package $11,311
Estimated cost $16,198 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,679
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,440
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,300
Cost of attendance* $37,419
Average financial aid package $11,311
Estimated cost $26,108 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? State University of New York at Oswego has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,957, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

6,756

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At State University of New York at Oswego, students love their club/intramural sports, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126
phone 315-312-2500
address https://www.oswego.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Club/intramural sports

Student radio/television stations (wnyo and wtop)

Outdoor club

Dance organization (del sarte)

Accounting society

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about State University of New York at Oswego to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego is located in Oswego, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego? 

The acceptance rate for State University of New York at Oswego is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for State University of New York at Oswego?

The average high school GPA for State University of New York at Oswego students was 3.2.

How much does it cost for 4 years at State University of New York at Oswego?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at State University of New York at Oswego including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $110,036.

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