State University of New York at Oswego

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$15,853

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.5%

15,149 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,715

83% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.4%

894 Graduates

About

State University of New York at Oswego is a higher education institution located in Oswego County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at State University of New York at Oswego were General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (103 degrees), and General Psychology (95 degrees).

In 2024, 1,873 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at State University of New York at Oswego. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,331 degrees), 7.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at State University of New York at Oswego is $7,070, which is $−16,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at State University of New York at Oswego is $7,070, which is $16,930 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,853.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending State University of New York at Oswego received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at State University of New York at Oswego was $7,070. The cost of tuition at State University of New York at Oswego is $−16,930 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of State University of New York at Oswego (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,853

2024 Value

6.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 State University of New York at Oswego had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,853. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of State University of New York at Oswego grew by 6.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of State University of New York at Oswego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at State University of New York at Oswego received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.41% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at State University of New York at Oswego (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

State University of New York at Oswego received 15,149 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.73% annual growth. Out of those 15,149 applicants, 12,202 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.5% acceptance rate.

There were 6,715 students enrolled at State University of New York at Oswego in 2024. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

State University of New York at Oswego has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

12,202

Accepted Out of 15,149

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of State University of New York at Oswego was 80.5% (12,202 admissions from 15,149 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.73%, while admissions grew by 4.93%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of State University of New York at Oswego (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2024)

291

Scores Submitted (2024)

23% of enrolled first-time students at State University of New York at Oswego in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

State University of New York at Oswego had a total enrollment of 6,715 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at State University of New York at Oswego is 5,573 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,142. This means that 83% of students enrolled at State University of New York at Oswego are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at State University of New York at Oswego, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.96% Asian, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at State University of New York at Oswego in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at State University of New York at Oswego in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,715 students. The full-time enrollment at State University of New York at Oswego is 5,573 and the part-time enrollment is 1,142. This means that 83% of students enrolled at State University of New York at Oswego are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at State University of New York at Oswego (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at State University of New York at Oswego was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), State University of New York at Oswego had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at State University of New York at Oswego (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,422 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
925 enrolled students
Black or African American
698 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at State University of New York at Oswego is 65.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.96% Asian, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 47 students (0.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 297 more women than men received degrees from State University of New York at Oswego. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at State University of New York at Oswego is white (1,331 degrees awarded). There were 7.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at State University of New York at Oswego is General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (103 degrees) and General Psychology (95 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at State University of New York at Oswego, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (160 degrees awarded), Education (370 degrees), and Physical Sciences (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at Oswego are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,656,848 people), Secondary school teachers (612,171 people), Other managers (361,758 people), Education administrators (341,722 people), and Postsecondary teachers (282,447 people).

The most specialized majors at State University of New York at Oswego in 2024 are Communications (160 degrees awarded), Education (370 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), English (42 degrees), and History (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at Oswego are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at State University of New York at Oswego are Communications (160 degrees awarded), Education (370 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), English (42 degrees), and History (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at Oswego are Elementary & secondary schools (3,161,759 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (644,795 people), Computer Systems Design (295,391 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (292,843 people), and Legal services (213,535 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by State University of New York at Oswego.

Technical Teacher Education

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at State University of New York at Oswego was Technical Teacher Education with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at State University of New York at Oswego according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

788

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,085

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 788 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at Oswego, which is 0.726 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,085).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at State University of New York at Oswego by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 170 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at Oswego in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.45 times more than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at Oswego in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.688 times less than the 170 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from State University of New York at Oswego completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,331 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
190 degrees awarded
Black or African American
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at State University of New York at Oswego is white (1,331 degrees awarded). There were 7.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

0.374% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,053 degrees awarded
White Female
1,029 degrees awarded
White Female
979 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at State University of New York at Oswego is white female (1,053 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,029 degrees).

Operations

State University of New York at Oswego has an endowment valued at nearly $67.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.74M (4.04%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, State University of New York at Oswego had a total salary expenditure of 215M. State University of New York at Oswego employs 118 Associate professors, 100 Assistant professors and 73 Professors. Most academics at State University of New York at Oswego are Female Associate professor (60), Male Associate professor (58), and Female Assistant professor (55).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at State University of New York at Oswego are: Service, with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 90 employees.

Endowment

$67.7M

2024 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2023

State University of New York at Oswego has an endowment valued at about $67.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of State University of New York at Oswego grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at State University of New York at Oswego (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.36M - Federal
$1.5M - State
$3.52k - Local

As of 2024, State University of New York at Oswego received $3.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.5M from state grants and contracts, and $3.52k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$78.7M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, State University of New York at Oswego paid a median of $78.7M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($215M) and a 9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.46% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.29% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$27.7M

Instructional Salaries

340

Number of Employees

In 2024, State University of New York at Oswego paid a total of $27.7M to 340 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at State University of New York at Oswego were Service with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 90 employees.

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