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About SUNY Oneonta

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SUNY Oneonta is a public university in Oneonta, NY, known for its public masters university, education and arts focus, and upstate new york. With an acceptance rate of 73%, SUNY Oneonta is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,116 students each year. SUNY Oneonta is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1090–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SUNY Oneonta offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,749 per year; the sticker price of $36,678 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

SUNY Oneonta acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1170
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1090 – 1250 (test optional)

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ED advantage at SUNY Oneonta: ED acceptance rate is 78% vs 73% regular decision, more than double. If SUNY Oneontais your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to SUNY Oneonta

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Essay Strategy
SUNY Oneonta has strong programs in education, business, and the sciences, so name the specific program or department you are applying to in your essay and connect it to your actual experiences and goals. Admissions readers want to see that you have thought about why Oneonta specifically fits your plans.
Test Score Strategy
Since SUNY Oneonta does not require test scores, you are better off not submitting a score that falls below their typical range, letting your GPA and coursework carry more weight in the review.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What SUNY Oneonta actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$37k/yr$11.0k
30k-48k~$37k/yr$14.4k
48k-75k~$37k/yr$19.2k
75k-110k~$37k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$37k/yr$25.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,193
Undergrad Enrollment
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