State University of New York at Oswego: Review & Facts

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State University of New York at Oswego is a medium four-year, public school with 6,910 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1861 and is the only college located in Oswego, New York.

Academic Offerings

State University of New York at Oswego will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered

117

State University of New York at Oswego implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 117 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Communication and Journalism, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

State University of New York at Oswego student retention rate is fair at 73% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

73%

Fair

The graduation rate at State University of New York at Oswego is average - 65%. Roughly 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at State University of New York at Oswego is decent -- 16:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, $17,000 annually. The additional fees at State University of New York at Oswego beyond tuition are about $1,700; which makes it a total of $18,700 a year.

Read the details about State University of New York at Oswego additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 12,555 applications were submitted and 10,365 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at State University of New York at Oswego in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$9,000

High

State University of New York at Oswego offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at State University of New York at Oswego, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

State University of New York at Oswego provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: around $9,000 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at State University of New York at Oswego. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, State University of New York at Oswego seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

State University of New York at Oswego Location and Address

Postal Address:
State University of New York at Oswego
7060 State Route 104
Oswego, New York
13126, USA