State University of New York at Oswego
Admissions

Interested in attending State University of New York at Oswego?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York at Oswego, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
3.23
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into State University of New York at Oswego?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Oswego accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 14,460 people applied and 11,628 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6621 / 8153 (81%)
Men
5006 / 6307 (79%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York at Oswego:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at State University of New York at Oswego, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York at Oswego by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY Oswego considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York at Oswego?

3.23
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York at Oswego as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.23. 15% of freshmen who attended SUNY Oswego were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
10%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
22%
2.50-2.99
26%
2.00-2.49
2%

SUNY Oswego is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

27%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1070
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York at Oswego. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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