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State University of New York at Oswego: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of State University of New York at Oswego
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State University of New York at Oswego is a public university in Oswego, New York, with about 5,500 undergraduates. It admitted 80.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $8,825 a year for in-state students and $18,735 for students from other states, before aid.

What State University of New York at Oswego costs

State University of New York at Oswego charges $8,825 a year in published tuition and fees for New York residents, about $4,412 a semester, and $18,735 a year for students from other states, about $9,368 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,052 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,281 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into State University of New York at Oswego

For fall 2024, State University of New York at Oswego received 15,149 applications and admitted 12,202 students, and 1,265 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1270.

What State University of New York at Oswego students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at State University of New York at Oswego (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management204
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies101
Psychology93
Elementary Education and Teaching81
Radio and Television71
Health and Wellness61
Zoology / Animal Biology56
Biology / Biological Sciences40

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate? 80.5% for fall 2024: 12,202 of 15,149 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at State University of New York at Oswego? $8,825 a year for in-state students and $18,735 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to State University of New York at Oswego? About 5,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do State University of New York at Oswego students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1270.

What is the campus setting at State University of New York at Oswego? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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