
SUNY College at Oswego is a public school that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Oswego, New York, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at SUNY College at Oswego is nearly eight thousand per year.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
- Security And Protective Services
- History
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1060 to 1200, or an ACT composite score within the range of 21 to 25. 48% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200 and nonresidents pay $17,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $8,700. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Oswego through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants SUNY Oswego accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at SUNY College at Oswego is about 7,900. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 19% enrolling as graduate students and 90% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,000. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $6,500-$7,800
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $16,000-$19,580
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $270-$320 per unit
- Out-of-State: $680-$820 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 91% | $6,196 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $7,036 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, SUNY College at Oswego may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of SUNY Oswego is close to 58%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 40% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 16% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Music Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY College at Oswego is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Basketball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by SUNY College at Oswego by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Zoology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Human Resources (B)
- Insurance (B)
- Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services (B, M)
Communication Technology
- Communications Technologies and Support Services (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Radio and Television (B)
- Communications (B)
- Public Relations (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (B)
- Information Science (B)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (C)
Education
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C)
- Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education (B, M)
- Special Education and Teaching (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B, M)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (B, M)
- Elementary Special Education Programs (M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Technical Teacher Education (M)
- ESL (B)
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education (B)
- Health Teacher Education (M)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (B)
- Biology Teacher Education (B, M)
- Agricultural Teacher Education (B, M)
- Business Teacher Education (M)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education (B, M)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education (B, M)
- Art Teacher Education (M)
- Chemistry Teacher Education (B, M)
- French Language Teacher Education (B, M)
- Physics Teacher Education (M)
- Special Education
- Science Teacher
- German Language Teacher Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- United States Studies (B)
- Women's Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- Linguistics (B)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B)
- French Language and Literature (B)
- German Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
- Health and Wellness, General (C)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (C)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- International and Global Studies (B)
- Human Computer Interaction (M)
- Cognitive Science (B)
- Gerontology (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Applied Mathematics (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, M)
- Geology (B)
- Meteorology (B)
- Physics (B)
- Geochemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C)
- School Psychology (C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (B, M)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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