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SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY·Public·4,643 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,643 students.

70%
Accept
4,643
Students
$19,158
Net Price
69%
Grad Rate
$46,700
Earnings
10 yr
$19,812
Debt

About This School

SUNY Oneonta is a public institution located in Oneonta, New York with approximately 4,643 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 $19,158 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,888

Popular Programs

Education21%
Business & Marketing12%
Visual & Performing Arts12%
Psychology11%
Communications8%
Social Sciences5%
Biological Sciences5%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Bill PullmanEdward BurnsRonald J. GaranJack Smith

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1230
Reading 75th %ile660
Math 75th %ile650

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,831
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,781
Avg Net Price
$19,158
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$11,044
$30–48k$14,427
$48–75k$19,189
$75–110k$20,552
$110k+$25,382

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants36%
Median debt at graduation$19,812

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
69%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
76%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,812
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$36,300
Female graduates$35,100

Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,812
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White68%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian2%
Two or more races3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,643 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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