State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,095
Graduate Enrollment: 923
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.65%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.2% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 44.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.9%
Black: 11.0%
Hispanic: 13.6%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 11.0%
Hispanic: 13.6%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,314
In-State tuition: $8,769Out-of-State tuition: $18,679
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,640 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,640 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,300 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,115 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,005 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,880 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $221 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,660 |
| $30k-48k | $11,684 |
| $48k-75k | $16,446 |
| $75k-110k | $17,452 |
| $110k+ | $21,259 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 66%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,880 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,452 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,252 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,948 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,407 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 55 | $23,742 | $214 | $38,220 ($3,185) | $51,468 ($4,289) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $55,454 ($4,621) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 67 | $24,452 | $228 | $35,592 ($2,966) | $45,184 ($3,765) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 72 | $233 | $58,744 ($4,895) | $58,463 ($4,872) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 6 | $26,174 | $265 | $70,577 ($5,881) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | $41,494 ($3,458) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 27 | $26,289 | $249 | $28,491 ($2,374) | $39,304 ($3,275) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 29 | $26,000 | $265 | $25,720 ($2,143) | $30,873 ($2,573) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 98 | $25,788 | $234 | $32,682 ($2,724) | $48,144 ($4,012) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 10 | $23,953 | $205 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 13 | $41,150 ($3,429) | $59,166 ($4,931) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 24 | $24,376 | $248 | $29,438 ($2,453) | $50,302 ($4,192) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 16 | $27,282 | $276 | $34,876 ($2,906) | $37,183 ($3,099) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 21 | $26,530 | $246 | $32,313 ($2,693) | $38,872 ($3,239) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 8 | $27,000 | $271 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 21 | $25,798 | $239 | $22,502 ($1,875) | $28,004 ($2,334) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 41 | $28,759 | $201 | $19,247 ($1,604) | |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 16 | $21,166 ($1,764) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 14 | $459 | $43,825 ($3,652) | ||
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 223 | $24,006 | $207 | $40,894 ($3,408) | $53,870 ($4,489) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 86 | $21,599 | $214 | $28,352 ($2,363) | $57,612 ($4,801) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 16 | $27,000 | $237 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 53 | $24,688 | $239 | $24,203 ($2,017) | $34,126 ($2,844) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | $27,000 | $266 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cognitive Science. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Computer Interaction. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 84 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | 11 | $25,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 14 | $27,000 | $284 | $43,054 ($3,588) | |
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 153 | $26,000 | $239 | $26,500 ($2,208) | $42,690 ($3,558) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Psychology, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 111 | $252 | $61,313 ($5,109) | $80,752 ($6,729) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 93 | $21,500 | $225 | $36,912 ($3,076) | $54,362 ($4,530) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | $233 | $56,122 ($4,677) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 70 | $19,298 | $193 | $44,783 ($3,732) | $68,781 ($5,732) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 24 | $20,777 | $204 | $39,194 ($3,266) | $47,937 ($3,995) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 79 | $24,214 | $219 | $39,220 ($3,268) | $51,336 ($4,278) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Insurance. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 28 | $27,000 | $264 | $28,229 ($2,352) | $37,003 ($3,084) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 25 | $27,000 | $275 | $34,298 ($2,858) | $42,945 ($3,579) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 127 | $23,665 | $217 | $30,697 ($2,558) | $41,333 ($3,444) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 49 | $26,000 | $252 | $37,040 ($3,087) | $50,322 ($4,194) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 36 | $24,115 | $244 | $67,512 ($5,626) | $80,213 ($6,684) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 19 | $27,000 | $270 | $51,534 ($4,295) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 17 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 46 | $92,188 ($7,682) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 1 | $54,139 ($4,512) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 18 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,770Full time faculty: 65%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $43,195,067 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $54,650,225 (2022)