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SUNY College at Oneonta Admission Requirements

Oneonta, New York

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Chances of getting into SUNY College at Oneonta

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY College at Oneonta
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Oneonta and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at SUNY College at Oneonta is 70%.  It ranks #71 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. SUNY College at Oneonta is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 6,919 out of 9,940 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 66 percent on standardized admission tests. SUNY College at Oneonta typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to SUNY College at Oneonta. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SUNY College at Oneonta SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
910-1121
Applicants Submitting SAT 
92%
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Oneonta
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 459
SAT Math 25th 451
SAT Composite 25th 910
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Oneonta
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 560
SAT Math 75th 561
SAT Composite 75th 1121
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to SUNY College at Oneonta?

SUNY College at Oneonta is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into SUNY College at Oneonta score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 910-1121.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SUNY College at Oneonta admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1121 and Above Good >82%
1015 to 1121 Avg + 70%-82%
910 to 1015 Avg - 55%-70%
805 to 910 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 805 Low <39%
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SUNY College at Oneonta ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
27%
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Oneonta
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Oneonta
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SUNY College at Oneonta?

SUNY College at Oneonta is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

SUNY College at Oneonta regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

SUNY College at Oneonta admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >82%
22 to 25 Avg + 70%-82%
19 to 22 Avg - 55%-70%
16 to 19 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 16 Low <39%
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SUNY College at Oneonta GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.45
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY College at Oneonta?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into SUNY College at Oneonta. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at SUNY College at Oneonta was 3.45 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #58 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as SUNY College at Oneonta accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted SUNY College at Oneonta students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 28.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 45.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

SUNY College at Oneonta admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,917 4,023 9,940
Accepted 4,438 2,481 6,919
Acceptance Rate 75% 62% 70%
Enrolled 569 374 943
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Oneonta is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Oneonta and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College at Oneonta Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY College at Oneonta
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196185 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Oneonta.

FAQs

Does SUNY College at Oneonta prefer SAT or ACT?

92% of students submit their SAT scores to SUNY College at Oneonta. 27% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into SUNY College at Oneonta?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to SUNY College at Oneonta. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for SUNY College at Oneonta?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1121. 92% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for SUNY College at Oneonta?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 27% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.