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Fast Facts

Oswego by the Numbers

SUNY Oswego is one of the best comprehensive universities in the country. Recognized for excellence and value, Oswego is known for its extraordinary faculty, its welcoming atmosphere, and its reputation for producing fiercely loyal alumni.

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


Majors and Minors

 

70+

Undergraduate Majors

70+

Minors

40+

Graduate Programs

Academics 

 

16:1

Student:Faculty

22

Average Class Size

600+

Faculty

 

900+

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*   
$16,980 Out-of-State Tuition*   
$16,440 Residential Rate & Meal Plan*   
$1,699 Fees*

Oswego guarantees no increase in the cost of room or meal plans for four consecutive academic years. 

*23-24 annual rates include Green Unlimited dining plan, standard room, utilities, internet, laundry & fitness center membership.

Tuition

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Nearly $80 Million in Aid Awarded Annually
$9.6 Million in Scholarships & Awards
800+ Oswego Foundation Scholarships
84% of Students Secure Aid Including Scholarships, Grants, Student Employment and Loans.

Financial Aid

Admissions

1180 Average SAT
91 Average High School GPA

Admissions

Our Students

53:47 Female:Male Ratio 
36 Countries Represented
6,000+ Undergraduate Students 
1,000+ Graduate Students

Student Life

150+ 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

93,000+

Alumni Network

Athletics 

 

24

NCAA Division III Athletic Teams

SUNYAC

State University of New York Athletic Conference Members

218

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, 2023

One of the Nation’s Top “Green Colleges”

— Princeton Review, 2024

Major Accreditations

 

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Logo

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology