SUNY Oneonta
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.
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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
SUNY Oneonta graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($66,128 vs $51,389 nationally), and most below it in Business/Managerial Economics ($70,986 vs $77,981).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 195 | $58,496 | $47,382 | +$11,114 |
| Psychology, General | 158 | $51,355 | $50,706 | +$649 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 149 | $70,986 | $77,981 | −$6,995 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 110 | $57,447 | $56,359 | +$1,088 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 100 | $66,128 | $51,389 | +$14,739 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 80 | $58,964 | $55,378 | +$3,586 |
| Biology, General | 77 | $71,874 | $57,214 | +$14,660 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 47 | $47,324 | $48,240 | −$916 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 44 | $47,321 | $41,688 | +$5,633 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 36 | $53,836 | $48,568 | +$5,268 |
| Mathematics | 27 | $72,651 | $69,562 | +$3,089 |
| Sociology | 23 | $53,396 | $52,657 | +$739 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,643 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta has an acceptance rate of 70%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is SUNY Oneonta hard to get into?
SUNY Oneonta is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does SUNY Oneonta cost?
The average net price at SUNY Oneonta is about $19,158 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta has a graduation rate of 69%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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