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SUNY Oneonta

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,134
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Oneonta, New York, Oneonta is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

SUNY Oneonta is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Oneonta boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,786

Cost of attendance at SUNY Oneonta in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,696

Cost of attendance at SUNY Oneonta in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at SUNY Oneonta received on average $9,134 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,134
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 518 35% $4,743 $2,457,091
Other Federal Grant 527 36% $6,397 $3,371,349
State Grant/Scholarships 785 53% $3,966 $3,113,243
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 977 66% $2,600 $2,539,917
Total Grant & Scholarships 988 67% $9,134 $9,024,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY Oneonta students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY Oneonta students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.8%.

74.0%

  • asian 73.5% 25 students
  • African American 71.0% 22 students
  • white 75.9% 660 students
  • unknown 54.6% 6 students
  • hispanic 71.2% 99 students
  • International Students 28.6% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 63.0% 17 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Basketball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country State University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY Oneonta provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY Oneonta offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training