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SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta is a medium, public institution located in Oneonta, ny. Founded in 1883, SUNY Oneonta offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 3
4,904 undergraduates
cost $8,812 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into SUNY Oneonta? 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.

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Acceptance rate 70.2%
SAT score average 1181
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! SUNY Oneonta is known for one of its top majors: Communication and Media Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

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

Popular majors

Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Business/Managerial Economics
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,812
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,810
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,900
Cost of attendance* $28,922
Average financial aid package $17,003
Estimated cost $11,919 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,232
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,810
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,900
Cost of attendance* $39,342
Average financial aid package $17,003
Estimated cost $22,339 See my potential costs

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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? SUNY Oneonta has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,904, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

5,514

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At SUNY Oneonta, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820
phone 6074363500
address https://suny.oneonta.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about SUNY Oneonta to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is SUNY Oneonta?

SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Oneonta? 

The acceptance rate for SUNY Oneonta is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for SUNY Oneonta?

The average high school GPA for SUNY Oneonta students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at SUNY Oneonta?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at SUNY Oneonta including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,688.

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