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State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, New York·Public, 4-year or above·Mid East·oswego.edu
6-yr Graduation
60%
-4.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
6,715
peer median 10,191
Avg net price
$16,236
+$181 vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About

State University of New York at Oswego is a public university in Oswego, New York, United States. It has a total student population of 6,756 and the campus size is 700 acres (280 ha). SUNY Oswego offers more than 120 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in four colleges: School of Business, School of Communication, Media and the Arts, School of Education, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
15,149
15,149 candidates competed
Admitted
12,202
80.5% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,265
10.4% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
60%-4.5pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
50%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
60%
Full-time retention
70%

Pell equity

15.1pp gap
Pell recipients
52%356 of 679
Non-Pell (all)
67%538 of 802
Subsidized loan, no Pell
67%201 of 302
No Federal Aid
67%337 of 500

Non-Pell students graduate at a 15.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 94 Title IV programs, 37 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 1 fails. 56 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
94
Passing
37
39.4% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
1
1.1% of portfolio
Fail rate
1.1%
+0.5pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

94programs
  • Passing37 · 39.4%
  • No Data56 · 59.6%
  • Failing1 · 1.1%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
1
At Risk
1
Watch
5
Safe
31
No data
56

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

38
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
-0.6%
$61,498 vs $61,854
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+6.3%
$36,511 vs $34,350
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+11.9%
$38,429 vs $34,350
English Language and Literature General
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
+17.7%
$40,431 vs $34,350
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
+18.1%
$40,579 vs $34,350
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+18.6%
$40,755 vs $34,350
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+19.7%
$41,122 vs $34,350
Accounting and Related Services
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+26.5%
$84,645 vs $66,899

Near the line (±5%)

Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.

1
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
-0.6%
−$356

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

33
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
67%
$25,539 debt · $38,429 earn
Zoology/Animal Biology
Bachelor Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
64%
$26,000 debt · $40,755 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
59%
$21,500 debt · $36,511 earn
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
58%
$23,628 debt · $40,579 earn
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
58%
$41,000 debt · $70,806 earn
Music
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
58%
$23,750 debt · $41,122 earn
English Language and Literature General
Bachelor Degree · English Language And Literature/Letters
57%
$23,000 debt · $40,431 earn
Sociology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
52%
$26,590 debt · $51,537 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Accredited since 1950Next review Jan 2030

Programmatic accreditations · 4

Action history · 6

  1. Jun 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  2. Apr 2019Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  3. Nov 2017Renewal of Accreditation
    Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  4. Aug 2014Change in Agency recognition
    National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation · Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
  5. Aug 2014Change in Agency recognition
    National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation · Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$8,714
$30–48k$11,681
$48–75k$17,412
$75–110k$19,053
$110k+$23,087

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$16,236
+$181vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $16,056
Federal loans
52.3%
In-state tuition
$8,825
Out-of-state
$18,735

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 2,495 students received $14.2M in Pell grants, alongside $38.2M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
2,495
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$14.2M
$14,246,677 total
Direct Loans
$38.2M
5,912 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

3k
’20
3k
’21
2k
’22
2k
’23
2k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$8.7M
2,094 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$10.0M
2,497 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$7.6M
463 loan awards
Parent PLUS$11.5M
829 loan awards
Grad PLUS$355K
29 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 2,196 borrowers who entered repayment, 40 (1.8%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
1.8%
-0.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,196
Defaulted
40
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
4.3%
2017
4.6%
2018
4.4%
2019
1.8%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Oswego

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs118
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

1,545 total completions
01Business
42627.6%
02Education
28918.7%
03Communication
18111.7%
04Health Professions
1368.8%
05Visual/Performing Arts
1288.3%
06Psychology
1137.3%
07Biological Sciences
915.9%
08Security/Protective
895.8%
09English Language
463.0%
10Computer Sciences
463.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
6,715
12-mo unduplicated
9,260
Undergraduate
7,669
Graduate
1,591

Gender split

Men
46%4,219
Women
54%5,041

Race / ethnicity composition

White
65.1%
Hispanic
15.0%
Black
10.5%
Two or more
3.6%
Non-resident
2.7%
Asian
2.6%
Unknown
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
465
250 M · 215 W
Women athletes
46.2%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$3.7M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$33K
$26K
Head-coach salaries
$59K
$55K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 13

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
64 M · 76 W
$184K
Lacrosse
41 M · 28 W
$253K
Soccer
33 M · 31 W
$253K
Ice Hockey
26 M · 25 W
$461K
Baseball
41 M · —
$233K
Swimming and Diving (combined)
20 M · 19 W
$159K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
2.96
20 offenses · 6,756 students

3-year trend

1.422 yrs ago2.611 yr ago2.96Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
48
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
54
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
3

Criminal offenses by type

Rape
8
Burglary
6
Fondling
4
Aggravated assault
1
Motor vehicle theft
1

By location

20total
  • On campus18
  • Public property2

Includes 16 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
10
Dating violence
5
Stalking
15 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • Religion1

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons11
Drugs177
Liquor0107

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
15.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
340

Oswego vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Oswego selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectState University of New York at Oswego
60%—6,715$16,236Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Appalachian State University
75%90.1%21,570$16,836Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Eastern Illinois University
47%65.3%8,505$12,786Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
James Madison University
80%71.5%22,740$23,322R2 Research
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
58%86.2%6,975$20,787Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Montclair State University
65%87.9%23,375$15,566R2 Research
Morehead State University
52%77.2%8,791$9,793Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Murray State University
64%85.7%10,020$9,096Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Rowan University
67%77.7%21,026$22,408R2 Research
State University of New York at New Paltz
72%61.6%7,898$18,809Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Texas A & M International University
46%44.4%8,991$3,637Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
The College of New Jersey
86%62.3%8,141$27,646Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
The University of Texas at Tyler
54%94.0%10,362$13,323R2 Research
University of Alaska Anchorage
28%66.5%10,493$15,301Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Nebraska at Kearney
57%89.5%5,881$16,242Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of North Carolina Wilmington
71%64.2%18,848$20,109R2 Research
University of North Florida
65%53.2%16,154$10,154R2 Research
University of Northern Iowa
68%92.7%9,278$15,901Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
71%75.5%10,446$16,210Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Western Carolina University
60%81.8%11,686$13,315Doctoral/Professional
Western Illinois University
45%71.2%6,332$12,937Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Western Washington University
65%93.2%14,710$21,193Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Peer group median65%77.2%10,191$16,056

Institutions like Oswego

Explore the federal data for institutions in Oswego's comparison group.

IPEDS

Oswego Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Email
ira [at] oswego.edu
Phone
315-312-2345
Address
603 Culkin, 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126-3599

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IRA) provides analytical support for policy and decision making, and assists in the strategic planning process of the State University of New York College at Oswego.

Visit IR office page
Team
1 member
  • Dr. Nicole Wise
    Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

Common Data Set

Oswego's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Source publications

Reports & documents (6)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Notable alumni of Oswego (5)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Ken Auletta
    Journalism
  • Linda Cohn
    Sports Broadcasting
  • Robin Curtis
    Acting
  • Al Roker
    Television
  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Comedy

Frequently asked questions about State University of New York at Oswego

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Oswego.

What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego reports a 6-year graduation rate of 60% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego reports a total enrollment of 6,715 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at State University of New York at Oswego?

The average net price at State University of New York at Oswego is $16,236 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego's yield rate is 10.4%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is State University of New York at Oswego located?

State University of New York at Oswego is located in Oswego, New York 13126.

Who runs Institutional Research at State University of New York at Oswego?

State University of New York at Oswego's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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