By the Numbers
Oswego stands as a top comprehensive university, celebrated for academic excellence, a welcoming community, and fiercely loyal alumni.
Fast Facts
The University
1861
Founded
700 Acres
On the Lakeshore of Lake Ontario
Nearly $1 Billion
In New and Modernized Buildings & Facilities
Syracuse Campus and Online Programs
Offer Expanded Access to Our Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
Academics
14:1
Student:Faculty
22
Average Class Size
600+
Faculty
500+
Students in Internships and Co-ops Annually
80+
Study Abroad Programs
89%
Full-time Faculty Hold the Highest Degree in Their Field
Tuition & Fees
$7,070 NYS Resident Tuition*
$17,320 Out-of-State Tuition*
$17,026 Residential Rate & Meal Plan*
$1,755 Fees*
*24-25 annual rates include Green Unlimited dining plan, standard room, utilities, internet, laundry & fitness center membership.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$80 Million in Aid Awarded Annually
$9 Million in Scholarships & Awards
850+ Oswego Foundation Scholarships
89% of Students Secure Aid
Our Students
52:48 Female:Male Ratio
50 Countries Represented
6,500+ Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Student Life
175+ Registered Student Clubs and Organizations
4,040 Capacity in 11 Campus Residence Communities
Suites and Townhouses Available to Upperclassmen
First-year Students May Bring a Car
Beyond Oswego
99%
Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education
91%
Work in The Field of Their Choice
94,000+
Alumni Network
Athletics
24
NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
SUNYAC
State University of New York Athletic Conference Members
223
All-American Honors
Distinguished Rankings
#15 Among Public Universities
“Regional Universities — North”
— U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Ranked 52nd Nationally for “The Public Good” Among Master’s Universities
— Washington Monthly, 2023
Nationally Ranked Online MBA;
#1 New York State Public University in “Best Online Degree Programs: MBA”
— U.S. News & World Report, 2024
One of the Nation’s Top “Green Colleges”
— Princeton Review, 2024
Major Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
The Electrical & Computer Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
The Software Engineering BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software Engineering.