SUNY Oneonta Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
72.53%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.55%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,116
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,895 students have applied and 7,177 students have allowed to admit to SUNY Oneonta (Acceptance rate: 72.53%). SUNY Oneonta's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.55 % where 1,116 students have finally enrolled out of 7,177 admitted students.
SUNY Oneonta acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Metropolitan College of New York and Keuka College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.89%).
SUNY Oneonta enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.70%).
How to Apply to SUNY Oneonta
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SUNY Oneonta. SUNY Oneonta offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://suny.oneonta.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://suny.oneonta.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.oneonta.edu/development/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://suny.oneonta.edu/index.php/cost-aid/suny-net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://suny.oneonta.edu/veteran-military-services |
| Athletic | suny.oneonta.edu/office-institutional-research/institutional-research/student-right-know |
| Disability Service | https://suny.oneonta.edu/accessibility-resources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SUNY Oneonta and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at SUNY Oneonta is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of SUNY Oneonta is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,126). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Oneonta | 1,170 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,126 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At SUNY Oneonta, 281 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,170 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At SUNY Oneonta, 38 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
SUNY Oneonta Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to SUNY Oneonta. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |