Campus Vibe
Known for business
SUNY Oneonta is a public institution in Oneonta with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1181, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,386 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,833.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1181
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
32
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (68)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 19th century SUNY Oneonta was established in 1889 as the Oneonta Normal School, as part of founding normal schools across the state to train teachers and expand public education.
- •For nearly 40 years, Old Main was the only building on campus, until 1933 when Bugbee School was built.
- •20th century In 1942, the school changed names for the first time, becoming the New York State Teachers College at Oneonta.
- •Netzer was the college's president from 1951 to 1970, presiding over a period of tremendous growth.
Source: Wikipedia
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