- Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 550–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $17,918 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what SUNY Oneonta reported: an acceptance rate of 70% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. SUNY Oneonta reviews each application.
SUNY Oneonta GPA requirements
SUNY Oneonta requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and SUNY Oneonta hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
SUNY Oneonta acceptance rate
SUNY Oneonta admitted 10,818 of 15,544 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SUNY Oneonta (formerly SUNY College at Oneonta) is a public 4-year college in Oneonta, New York, with 4,681 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered SUNY Oneonta in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1230 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What SUNY Oneonta looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
SUNY Oneonta awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,918 a year at SUNY Oneonta in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into SUNY Oneonta?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. SUNY Oneonta admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does SUNY Oneonta look for?
SUNY Oneonta requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does SUNY Oneonta accept?
SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,818 of 15,544 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into SUNY Oneonta?
A lot: SUNY Oneonta requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is SUNY Oneonta test optional?
Check SUNY Oneonta's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. SUNY Oneonta was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
Can I get into SUNY Oneonta with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. SUNY Oneonta admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do SUNY Oneonta students have?
The middle 50% of SUNY Oneonta's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 550–650 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does SUNY Oneonta cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,918 a year at SUNY Oneonta in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does SUNY Oneonta give credit for AP exams?
Yes. SUNY Oneonta awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at SUNY Oneonta if a parent went there?
Yes. SUNY Oneonta considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check SUNY Oneonta's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: SUNY OneontaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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