SUNY Oneonta

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Oneonta, New York. It enrolls 4,643 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: suny.oneonta.edu

Acceptance

69.6%

Graduation

70.2%

Net Price

$19,158

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,386

Enrollment

4,643

Student : Faculty

14:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 69.6%, SUNY Oneonta is moderately selective.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether SUNY Oneonta is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending SUNY Oneonta isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $19,158 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$8,831

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$19,781

Room & Board (on-campus)

$16,284

Room & Board (off-campus)

$16,284

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$2,300

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$2,300

Total Cost of Attendance

$28,821

Application fee: $50 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $11,044
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $14,427
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $19,189
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $20,552
• Over $110,000
  $25,382

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

70% of full-time students who enrolled at SUNY Oneonta graduate within six years, and 77% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered SUNY Oneonta earn a median of $60,386 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

SUNY Oneonta is home to 4,643 students, a mid-sized community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at SUNY Oneonta. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

SUNY Oneonta offers an extensive catalog of programs: 51 distinct programs across 21 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at SUNY Oneonta is 14:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

277 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of SUNY Oneonta

A quick at-a-glance summary of how SUNY Oneonta tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.