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State University of New York at Oswego

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Oswego, NY

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State University of New York at Oswego is a public mid-sized school in Oswego, NY, enrolling about 5,473 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 81% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $100,148/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate81%
SAT range1070–1270
ACT range23–29
Undergrads5,473
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,052
4-year grad rate60%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,566

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans52%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,932/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$40,755/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,784/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,218/yr
Marketing$66,766/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$66,544/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,048/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$58,675/yr
Journalism$50,813/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$48,489/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$100,148/yr
Information Science/Studies$74,812/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$59,412/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$57,622/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$86,865/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$40,579/yr
English Language and Literature, General$40,431/yr
History
History$53,429/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$59,563/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science$76,118/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$64,634/yr
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$59,427/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,023/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$87,667/yr
Political Science and Government$56,281/yr
Sociology$51,537/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$44,939/yr
Music$41,122/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$38,429/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$36,511/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,828
Typical room charge$8,990
Typical board charge$6,450

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate?

State University of New York at Oswego in Oswego, NY admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for State University of New York at Oswego?

Admitted students at State University of New York at Oswego typically score between 1070–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for State University of New York at Oswego?

Admitted students at State University of New York at Oswego typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does State University of New York at Oswego cost?

State University of New York at Oswego's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,052 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does State University of New York at Oswego require students to live on campus?

No -- State University of New York at Oswego doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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