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State University of New York at Oswego is a public town institution in Oswego, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1177.

A mid-sized campus of 5.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,566 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,231.

Established

1861

Motto

To Learn, To Search, To Serve

Type

Public university

Conference

NCAA Division III and teams compete

Division

Division III

80%

Acceptance

1177

SAT Avg

5,618

Undergrads

14:1

Student : Faculty

60%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$57,566

Earnings 10yr

$17,231

Avg Net Price

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Varsity Sports

Ice hockeyHockey schedule

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1177

Reading & WritingMid: 585

530640

MathMid: 585

530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27

2327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,769

Tuition (out-of-state)$18,679

Room & Board$15,440

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$27,155

Average Net Price$17,231

Median Debt at Graduation$20,880

Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,677

$30–48K$14,114

$48–75K$18,084

$75–110K$18,588

$110K+$23,253

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

39%

First-generation

28%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Programs (106)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.4%

Freshman Retention70.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,358

10 Years$57,566

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

5,618

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

28%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 11%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

37

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

11

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

230 mi(399 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

252 mi(437 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

274 mi(475 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SYRSyracuse Hancock32 mi

ROCRochester61 mi

BUFBuffalo Niagara116 mi

Distance to Cities

Syracuse, NY34 mi

~59 min drive

Rochester, NY58 mi

~1h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY124 mi

~3h 35m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

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