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State University of New York at Oswego

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York 13126

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1177

Reading & WritingMid: 585
530640
MathMid: 585
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
39%
First-generation
28%

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

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

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (106)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

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
10 Years$57,566

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyHockey schedule

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SYR Syracuse Hancock32 mi
ROC Rochester61 mi
BUF Buffalo Niagara116 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA287 mi · ~8h 17m drive
New York, NY230 mi · ~6h 39m drive
Hartford, CT229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Providence, RI284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Albany, NY151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Syracuse, NY34 mi · ~59 min drive
Rochester, NY58 mi · ~1h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY124 mi · ~3h 35m drive
Philadelphia, PA252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Pittsburgh, PA274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Newark, NJ224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Trenton, NJ242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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