About SUNY College at Oswego

Founded in 1861, SUNY College at Oswego. is a Public college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 7,150 full time undergraduate students, and 854 full time graduate students.

The SUNY College at Oswego Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 359 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at SUNY College at Oswego include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate54%
Application Deadline15-Nov
Application Fee50
SAT Range1010-1180
ACT Range22-27

Admissions at SUNY are considered Selective, with ,39% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

87% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at SUNY College at Oswego.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
58%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
29%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
52%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
72%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
36%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
48%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
58%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
29%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
32%
“We bought the gear”
52%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
72%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
8%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
80%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
36%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

SUNY College at Oswego REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    99 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    74 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    111 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    115 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    115 Students rated class size 4 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    115 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    115 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    115 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of SUNY College at Oswego?

29 Students rated SUNY College at Oswego

Brianna - 10/08/2023

Overall, it is an OK college. The dorm halls can be really rough if you aren't in a newer one. The financial aid process is very backward and differs from other SUNY schools. I love the amount of diversity. Most professors are fine but you will probably have a professor every semester that isn't good at their job. Meaning, the academics are also pretty medium to lacking.

Jeremy - 08/07/2023

I’d honestly say it’s an okay school. I don’t love it or hate it, it has some benefits and some not so good things, but over all it’s not bad and I do look forward to going back a bit. In terms of overall for the average person, it’s definitely an ideal scene, as it’s very easy to make friends, tons of sports to participate in and activities to do, and is not a bad school by any means, just average in my opinion.

Franco

I really like it. It has a lot of organizations and clubs you can join and meet people who has similar interests as you. The professors are always available, either on their office hours or by email. The students are relative nice and friendly, so you can them questions either before or after class if you didn't understand something. For campus life, it really depends where you decide to live on campus; choose wisely.

Samantha

My overall opinion of SUNY College at Oswego is that the university is not the best, but it's not the worst. I am looking into transferring colleges either my sophomore year or my junior year seeing as I'm not exactly as happy here as I thought I would be. The internet is consistently messing up and the dining hall food is horrid, however, the professors that I've been taught by are amazing. Overall, the university isn't terrible, but I expected more than I am receiving.

SUNY College at Oswego FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at SUNY College at Oswego?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for SUNY College at Oswego is 54%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I gained a lot of studying skills, the ability to budget my time, and organize myself. I also broaded my social capabilities and became much more confident in social situations. I learned to cooperate with people from many different social backgrounds who value some things differently from the way I do. All of these skills are important out in the business world. You have to be able to cooperate with whoever you end up working with. In most cases, you don't get to choose your coworkers. Being tolerant of all cultures is important. Being able to budget your time well and stay organized is also very important. I also learned how to talk to clients and get the information I need to complete projects.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    SUNY Oswego is a great school with great programs that will push you to be the best , professional you can be.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The students. They have a good spirit and seem to know who they are.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think that there are not enough classes offered each semester to fulfill the requirements needed to graduate on time. There should be more variety and if a class is not going to be offered, there needs to be more communication within the school to let students know that they need to take this class during a certain semester because it might not be available for a time.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    make the classes fun

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that the vast majority of the students were near solely party-minded; I don't hold it against them but that's never been my idea of fun.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The upper classmen made me feel comfortable from my first day here. It made the transition from high school really easy.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't want to have big lecture halls for freshman classes.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The campus

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any kinds of person from different background and person who is familiar with village living.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our hockey team is the dominant sport here. They were 2007 Champs and just had a new facility added to campus focusing on the ice rink.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Most fustrating about Oswego might be he cold winters. It starts snowing about mid-October and does not quit till end of April. The snow is actually a lot of fun, and students sleigh-ride on cafateria lunch trays down the mountainious piles of snow. But, the extreme cold sometimes gets to you. Temperatures in February are usually below zero degrees, which make going to class difficult.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics at Oswego are pretty straight forward. It really depends on one's major and ability to focus in the classroom. As a business and graphic design student, I think if a student keeps a tight schedule and remains aware of their responsibilities, they should be fine. When choosing professors, it is a good idea to get recommendations since some professors may not be as helpful as other or teach to your specific learning style.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I believe that Oswego is a great place to attend school if you are looking for a small college community. Although the campus space is large, SUNY Oswego is pretty small in population when compared to other schools across the United States. Oswego, as a town, is definitely a college town, many of the businesses here strive on our presence and are glad we are here to go to the bars, clubs, rent housing, and shop. The best thing about Oswego is the ability to stand out. On a small campus it is not hard to make a name for yourself and really get to know faculty and staff. Although there are some large lecture classes, it is possible to become close with professors and really learn from their experiences and advice on your field of interest. When I tell people I attend SUNY Oswego, they usually have no clue what Oswego is, although this might seem negative it also allows you to set the bar. When meetings strangers, the way you carry yourself as an Oswego student can create a picture for the individual on what this campus is truly like. I spend the most time in the classroom when I am on campus. Although there are opportunities to join clubs, it is also important to finish one's major to graduate on time when considering all of the General Education Courses. These might slow one down and make it difficult to build a strong GPA while graduating on time. Taking extra time in the classroom is important to academic success here. Recent controversy on campus is limited parking. As we are expanding and building new parts of our campus, such as the science building, there are limited parking spots. This causes off-campus students to park there car a couple miles from campus and have shuttle buses bring them to and from their cars. This is a huge issue on campus that frustrated most students who commute or have their own apartments in town. As complaints have been submitted, there are no signs of change coming soon. As experience I will always remember about Oswego is the ability to connect with our alumni. There are organizations such as the Future Alumni Network and the ASK Program which allow students to connect with alumni to create opportunity for their future careers.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Some common stereotypes about being a student at Oswego is that we may not have programs as strong as other competing schools. I find that this stereotype is very inaccurate, each department has its own Chair and faculty that devote their time to consistently improving the curriculum based on the job climate. I also believe that it is assumed that Oswego students are not diverse. As the years go by, as a junior I have noticed the campus become more diverse based on students region of origin, ethnic background, and exposure to the United States and the world as a whole.

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

7,150

Total Undergrad Enrollment

854

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

94%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

178

Student Organizations

14

Fraternities

11

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

54%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending SUNY College at Oswego receive some sort of financial aid. 44% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,811

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$13,390

Room and Board

32,001

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,479
$30 - $48K
$12,632
$48 - $75K
$17,854
$75 - $110K
$20,044
$110K & UP
$21,335

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