SUNY Oneonta Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 69.60%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,831
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,781
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SUNY Oneonta:
- Total Enrollment: 5,337, including 547 online students
- 4,681 Undergraduate, 656 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.8% men, 62.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 69%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 74 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
SUNY Oneonta Overview
SUNY Oneonta is a four-year, public school located in Oneonta, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The SUNY Oneonta's tuition & fees is $8,831 for New York residents and $19,781 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,713.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,337 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate is 69.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.22%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 28.
SUNY Oneonta ranked 73rd in New York Colleges rankings. SUNY Oneonta is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of SUNY Oneonta is $8,831 for in-state students and $19,781 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,532 for in-state students and $25,732 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,850 for New York residents and $20,346 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,532 for New York residents and $26,473 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,831 | $19,781 |
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| Graduate | $12,532 | $25,732 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,850 | $20,346 |
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| Graduate | $12,532 | $26,473 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
SUNY Oneonta offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SUNY Oneonta
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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