SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, New York · Public
SUNY Oneonta admitted 77% of 17,294 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1194 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at SUNY Oneonta
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Application deadlines
SUNY Oneonta’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and SUNY Oneonta accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY Oneonta asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY Oneonta’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
SUNY Oneonta offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How SUNY Oneonta rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Interview
- Activities
- First generation
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.44 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,922 in-state and $39,342 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,918 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is SUNY Oneonta’s acceptance rate?
SUNY Oneonta admitted 77% of applicants: 13,278 of 17,294 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is SUNY Oneonta’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 980 to 1194, with a median around 1116. A score at or above 1116 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is SUNY Oneonta’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY Oneonta accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does SUNY Oneonta require?
Besides the application and transcript, SUNY Oneonta asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does SUNY Oneonta have supplemental essays?
No. SUNY Oneonta has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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