More selective than 33% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose State University of New York at Oswego over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
State University of New York at Oswego SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, State University of New York at Oswego is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 630 |
| SAT math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
State University of New York at Oswego admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 530–630 | 540–640 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 530–640 | 530–630 | 23–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is State University of New York at Oswego compared with other New York colleges?
State University of New York at Oswego has the 94th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Manhattan University | 79% | 64% | $27,256 |
| 91 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | 79% | 53% | $10,909 |
| 92 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | 80% | 50% | $4,876 |
| 93 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | 80% | 21% | $5,127 |
| 94 | State University of New York at Oswego | 81% | 60% | $16,236 |
| 95 | New York Institute of Technology | 81% | 59% | $22,443 |
| 96 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | 81% | 55% | $14,164 |
| 97 | D'Youville University | 81% | 67% | $20,433 |
| 98 | St Bonaventure University | 82% | 67% | $27,074 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at State University of New York at Oswego
College Scorecard; IPEDS
State University of New York at Oswego admissions questions
What is the State University of New York at Oswego acceptance rate?
State University of New York at Oswego accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,629 of 14,465 applicants were admitted.
Does State University of New York at Oswego require the SAT or ACT?
State University of New York at Oswego considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Oswego?
The middle 50% of State University of New York at Oswego enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1270 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at State University of New York at Oswego?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,191 of 11,629).
Is State University of New York at Oswego getting harder to get into?
State University of New York at Oswego accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to State University of New York at Oswego overview