More selective than 53% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUNY Oneonta 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.
SUNY Oneonta 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, SUNY Oneonta is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SUNY Oneonta admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | 570–660 | 550–650 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 550–630 | 540–620 | 23–28 | 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 SUNY Oneonta compared with other New York colleges?
SUNY Oneonta has the 67th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Ithaca College | 69% | 76% | $33,926 |
| 64 | Siena College | 69% | 75% | $33,733 |
| 65 | University at Albany | 69% | 61% | $17,167 |
| 66 | Hartwick College | 70% | 53% | $31,320 |
| 67 | SUNY Oneonta | 70% | 69% | $19,158 |
| 68 | Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas | 70% | 74% | $22,870 |
| 69 | Roberts Wesleyan University | 71% | 67% | $23,130 |
| 70 | SUNY Brockport | 71% | 55% | $16,353 |
| 71 | St. Joseph's University-New York | 72% | 69% | $19,035 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at SUNY Oneonta
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY Oneonta admissions questions
What is the SUNY Oneonta acceptance rate?
SUNY Oneonta accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,583 of 13,660 applicants were admitted.
Does SUNY Oneonta require the SAT or ACT?
SUNY Oneonta considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?
The middle 50% of SUNY Oneonta enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT and 25–30 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 SUNY Oneonta?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,320 of 9,583).
Is SUNY Oneonta getting harder to get into?
SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% 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 SUNY Oneonta overview