State University of New York at Oswego Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Oswego, NY · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–630 reading and writing, 540–640 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 23–29 composite
  • Average net price: $16,923 a year (2022–23)

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State University of New York at Oswego GPA requirements

State University of New York at Oswego 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 State University of New York at Oswego hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

State University of New York at Oswego acceptance rate

State University of New York at Oswego admitted 12,202 of 15,149 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

State University of New York at Oswego (formerly SUNY College at Oswego) is a public 4-year university in Oswego, New York, with 5,517 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered State University of New York at Oswego in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530580630
SAT Math540600640
ACT Composite232629
23% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as State University of New York at Oswego reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1187 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What State University of New York at Oswego looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
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
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with State University of New York at Oswego's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

State University of New York at Oswego 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 $16,923 a year at State University of New York at Oswego 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

Can I get into State University of New York at Oswego with a 3.0 GPA?

State University of New York at Oswego admitted 81% 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 GPA do you need to get into State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported 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 is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,202 of 15,149 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is State University of New York at Oswego hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. State University of New York at Oswego admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does State University of New York at Oswego require the SAT or ACT?

No. State University of New York at Oswego is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do State University of New York at Oswego students have?

The middle 50% of State University of New York at Oswego's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–630 in reading and writing and 540–640 in math; ACT composite 23–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at State University of New York at Oswego?

A lot: State University of New York at Oswego requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does State University of New York at Oswego consider legacy status?

No. State University of New York at Oswego doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does State University of New York at Oswego accept AP credit?

Yes. State University of New York at Oswego 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.

What is the average net price at State University of New York at Oswego?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,923 a year at State University of New York at Oswego in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on State University of New York at Oswego's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: State University of New York at OswegoU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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