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State University of New York College at Oneonta
Admissions

Interested in attending State University of New York College at Oneonta?

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

76
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

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

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Oneonta accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 17,245 people applied and 13,278 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
7935 / 9956 (80%)
Men
5335 / 7289 (73%)

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 College at Oneonta:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

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

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at State University of New York College at Oneonta, 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 College at Oneonta by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY Oneonta considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.43
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York College at Oneonta as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43.

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

High School GPAs
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
29%
3.25-3.49
33%
3.00-3.24
21%
2.50-2.99
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

20%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
469
75th Percentile
586
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
493
75th Percentile
615
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
75th Percentile
1194

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

January 1
Application notification
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