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SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY·Public·4,820 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,820 students.

70%
Accept
4,820
Students
$18,833
Net Price
70%
Grad Rate
$46,700
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, New York with approximately 4,820 undergraduate students enrolled. SUNY Oneonta has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,833 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $46,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

The State University of New York at Oneonta, also known as SUNY Oneonta, is a public university in Oneonta, New York, United States. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable public college experience — at $18,833/year after aid and a median debt of just $15,000 at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely reasonable. That said, the 70% graduation rate and 78% freshman retention suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. Graduates earn a median of $46,700 ten years out, which is modest but manageable given the low debt load.

Founded
1889
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Education23%
Business & Marketing12%
Psychology12%
Visual & Performing Arts11%
Communications7%
Biological Sciences6%
Social Sciences5%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Bill PullmanEdward BurnsRonald J. GaranJack Smith

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1181
Reading 75th %ile630
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,812
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,232
Avg Net Price
$18,833
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
70%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,820 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

SUNY Oneonta

108 Ravine Parkway

Oneonta, NY 13820-4015

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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