SUNY Oswego
State University of New York at Oswego · Oswego, New York · Public
SUNY Oswego admitted 81% of 15,148 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at SUNY Oswego
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Application deadlines
SUNY Oswego’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and SUNY Oswego accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY Oswego asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY Oswego’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
SUNY Oswego offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How SUNY Oswego rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.11 GPA. 15% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $27,509 in-state and $37,419 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,923 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is SUNY Oswego’s acceptance rate?
SUNY Oswego admitted 81% of applicants: 12,204 of 15,148 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is SUNY Oswego’s application deadline?
SUNY Oswego uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oswego?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1250, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is SUNY Oswego’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY Oswego accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does SUNY Oswego require?
Besides the application and transcript, SUNY Oswego asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does SUNY Oswego have supplemental essays?
No. SUNY Oswego has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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