State University of New York College at Oneonta SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SUNY Oneonta’s admit rate is approachable, so your strategy should be to show clear academic strength rather than just aim for admission. Since SAT submissions are much more common than ACT here, a score near or above 1260 can be a useful signal, especially alongside a GPA around 3.48 or higher.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
State University of New York College at Oneonta facts and stats
State University of New York College at Oneonta enrolls 4,681 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. SUNY Oneonta has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Oneonta, NY
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Key State University of New York College at Oneonta application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional SUNY Oneonta, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and choose your last fall test based on the application deadline so scores arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
SUNY Oneonta’s in-state tuition is $7,070, while out-of-state tuition is $18,020. About 61% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $4,250. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Out-of-state tuition at SUNY Oneonta is $18,020, compared with $7,070 in-state, and room and board is $16,284. About 61% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $18,750. Merit awards average $4,250, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,047.
Student life at State University of New York College at Oneonta
50% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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