SUNY Oneonta Admission
Acceptance Rate
69.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.22%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,214
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 15,544 students have applied and 10,818 students have allowed to admit to SUNY Oneonta (Acceptance rate: 69.60%). SUNY Oneonta's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.22 % where 1,214 students have finally enrolled out of 10,818 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 79.57%).
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 17.25%).
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 2025, the average SAT score at SUNY Oneonta is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of SUNY Oneonta is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,197). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Oneonta | 1,210 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,197 | 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, 246 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 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 | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,210 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At SUNY Oneonta, 55 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 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 | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
SUNY Oneonta Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to SUNY Oneonta. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |