At a glance
Average net price
$19,158
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.8%
Admission rate
70%
Undergrad size
4,643
In-state tuition
$8,831
Out-of-state tuition
$19,781
Cost of attendance
$28,821
Median earnings (10y)
$60,386
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,230
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (41%), humanities & arts (25%), business (12%).
- STEM9%
- Health1%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences41%
- Trades & services12%
- Education21.5%~998 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business12.3%~570 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~563 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology11.4%~528 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication8.1%~374 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~362 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.9%~228 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~220 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.3%~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.1%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 374 | $28,981 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 339 | $31,254 | $22,250 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 282 | $43,456 | $20,775 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 248 | $30,755 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 244 | $49,694 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 190 | $28,773 | $19,032 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 183 | $27,099 | $21,537 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 137 | $32,066 | $19,740 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 136 | — | $22,600 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 96 | $26,930 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 93 | $30,543 | $23,250 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $29,019 | $24,250 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 72 | $57,024 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 53 | $28,749 | $22,248 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 50 | $38,168 | $17,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 45 | $36,167 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 43 | $15,564 | $21,750 |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | Master's | 41 | $36,392 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 38 | $36,486 | $22,375 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor's | 38 | $28,793 | $19,250 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $21,904 | $24,920 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 30 | $21,763 | $21,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 29 | $34,410 | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 25 | $59,827 | $27,330 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master's | 24 | $51,203 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $26,480 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | $20,948 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $36,547 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $23,144 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | $17,125 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SUNY Oneonta
SUNY Oneonta is a mid-sized institution located in Oneonta, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,643 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SUNY Oneonta — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,158 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,831 for in-state students and $19,781 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,821 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,386 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SUNY Oneonta confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (41% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), business (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
SUNY Oneonta accepts 70% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,230.
Location & campus
Set in Oneonta, New York (town), SUNY Oneonta draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SUNY Oneonta
Q.How much does SUNY Oneonta cost?
The average net price at SUNY Oneonta is $19,158 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,821.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta admits 70% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do SUNY Oneonta graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY Oneonta graduate earns $60,386 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SUNY Oneonta?
Published tuition is $8,831 in-state and $19,781 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SUNY Oneonta located?
SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, New York (ZIP 13820).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SUNY Oneonta at their official website.