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State University of New York at Oswego

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York 13126

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State University of New York at Oswego is a public town institution in Oswego, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1177.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,566 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,231.

Established
1861
Motto
To Learn, To Search, To Serve
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division III and teams compete
Division
Division III

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80%Acceptance
1177SAT Avg
5,618Students
14:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$57,566Earnings 10yr
$17,231Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

State University of New York at Oswego Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1177

Reading & WritingMid: 585
530640
MathMid: 585
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2327

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1177

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,769
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,679
Room & Board$15,440
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$27,155
Average Net Price$17,231
Median Debt at Graduation$20,880
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,677
$30–48K$14,114
$48–75K$18,084
$75–110K$18,588
$110K+$23,253

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,231

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (106)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,618
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 11%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.4%
Freshman Retention70.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,358
8 Years$52,620
10 Years$57,566

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,500
Men
$52,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
230 mi(399 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
252 mi(437 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
274 mi(475 min)

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