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State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NYPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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81%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,236
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
5.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$46,358
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

State University of New York at Oswego is a public institution located in the town setting of Oswego, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,148
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,115
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,779
Earnings 5yr: $92,778
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,667
Earnings 5yr: $72,876
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,174
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,645
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,118
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,812
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,784
Earnings 5yr: $78,257
Debt: $19,298
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,806
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,218
Earnings 5yr: $66,191
Debt: $21,500
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,839
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,766
Earnings 5yr: $62,670
Debt: $24,214
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,544
Earnings 5yr: $63,198
Debt: $20,777
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,048
Earnings 5yr: $62,445
Debt: $24,006
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,102
Earnings 5yr: $62,136
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,634
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,132
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,828
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,498
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,563
Earnings 5yr: $58,245
Debt: $25,788

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,236
In-State Tuition$8,825
Out-of-State Tuition$18,735
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

40%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,358
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,566

Completion Signals

60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$68,865
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