SUNY College at Oswego

Overview

SUNY College at Oswego, located in Oswego, New York, is a public institution founded in 1861 as the Oswego Primary Teachers Training School. It boasts a lakeside campus on the shores of Lake Ontario, with a notable mix of historic and modern architecture spread across its 696 acres. The college offers a range of bachelor's and master's degree programs, with notable strength in teacher education reflecting its origins, as well as programs in business, psychology, and communications. Oswego maintains a moderately selective admissions process. Housing is available on campus, with several residence halls and townhouses providing accommodation to students. While not primarily known for its athletic programs, SUNY Oswego competes in NCAA Division III sports as the Lakers. The campus is approximately 35 miles northwest of Syracuse, offering both the charm of a small college town and access to a larger metropolitan area.

In the most recent statistical year 12,555 prospective students applied, and 10,365 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,466 enrolled in the school.  5,922 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 984 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,699. SUNY College at Oswego is ranked 468 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.