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SUNY College at Oswego

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,600
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Oswego, New York, Oswego State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Oswego State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUNY College at Oswego is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Oswego State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,769

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Oswego in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,679

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Oswego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at SUNY College at Oswego received on average $9,827 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,827
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 574 46% $5,146 $2,953,591
Other Federal Grant 579 46% $6,748 $3,907,015
State Grant/Scholarships 840 67% $4,506 $3,784,830
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,152 91% $3,210 $3,697,957
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,159 92% $9,827 $11,389,802

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY College at Oswego students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY College at Oswego students is 66.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.5%.

66.4%

  • asian 67.8% 40 students
  • African American 62.1% 82 students
  • white 68.8% 699 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 58.0% 120 students
  • International Students 68.8% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 63.6% 28 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Basketball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country State University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY College at Oswego provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY College at Oswego offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training