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State University of New York at Oswego SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1080 to 1250

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.11

Acceptance Rate80.6%

SUNY Oswego’s 80.6% acceptance rate makes admission realistic, but the 71% freshman retention rate means fit and preparation still matter. With test-optional admissions and only 23% submitting SAT scores, submit yours if it is a strength, ideally near or above 1250.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

State University of New York at Oswego facts and stats

Quick Facts

State University of New York at Oswego enrolls 5,517 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. SUNY Oswego has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 61%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Oswego, NY

Undergrad Enrollment5,517

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key State University of New York at Oswego application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because SUNY Oswego is test-optional, this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for retakes; an October retake is the last fall option to target before the December 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

SUNY Oswego’s in-state tuition is $7,070, while out-of-state tuition is $17,320. About 57% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $4,169. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$7,070

Out-of-State Tuition$17,320

Room and Board$17,026

Average Merit Award$4,169

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$8,473

Average Debt at Grad$27,267

For out-of-state students, tuition at SUNY Oswego is $17,320, while in-state tuition is $7,070; room and board adds $17,026. About 57% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $8,473. The average merit award is $4,169, which can help reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $27,267.