Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Oswego, New York |
| Online | oswego.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in upstate New York, SUNY Oswego occupies a 690-acre lakeside campus approximately 35 miles northwest of Syracuse. Founded in 1861 as the Oswego Primary Teachers' Training School, the institution evolved into a comprehensive public college within the State University of New York system, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings across its main and west campuses. The college maintains moderate admission standards and offers more than 110 academic programs, with notable strengths in business, education, communication studies, and atmospheric and meteorological sciences. Most first-year students reside in one of the college's 13 residence halls, many of which offer views of Lake Ontario, while the campus location provides students with opportunities for research and coursework related to Great Lakes weather patterns and lake-effect snow systems.
Ratings
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SUNY College at Oswego is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College at Oswego within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#472 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#143 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#65 in Best Colleges in New York
#20 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#384 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1270 |
| ACT | 23/27 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,699 |
| Room and Board | $15,440 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,509 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,699 |
| Room and Board | $15,440 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,419 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Business | 21% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025