State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego is 84%. Last year, 12,333 students applied to State University of New York at Oswego and 10,365 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to State University of New York at Oswego, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the fee for the application is $50.

State University of New York at Oswego Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of State University of New York at Oswego's admissions stats.

State University of New York at Oswego 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1162
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

State University of New York at Oswego Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York at Oswego.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	–

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Want to Apply Early to State University of New York at Oswego?

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State University of New York at Oswego does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. State University of New York at Oswego will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

State University of New York at Oswego accepts approximately 86% of early action applicants and 84% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, State University of New York at Oswego admitted 4,668 of the 5,49 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on State University of New York at Oswego Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to SUNY Oswego?

It is moderately difficult to get into SUNY Oswego. SUNY Oswego evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, SUNY Oswego accepted 84% of students, about 10,365 from 12,333 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SUNY Oswego, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York at Oswego

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into State University of New York at Oswego?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York at Oswego

Curious about the factors that are considered by State University of New York at Oswego during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York at Oswego for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York at Oswego Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York at Oswego, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with State University of New York at Oswego's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.7	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York at Oswego?

Students admitted to State University of New York at Oswego have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 43% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York at Oswego 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York at Oswego, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	24%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	5%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to State University of New York at Oswego directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York at Oswego has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 30% of State University of New York at Oswego's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for State University of New York at Oswego?

To be competitive with other State University of New York at Oswego applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At State University of New York at Oswego 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a State University of New York at Oswego student is 1162.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York at Oswego students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York at Oswego students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York at Oswego, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York at Oswego's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York at Oswego students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York at Oswego

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York at Oswego.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York at Oswego during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York at Oswego Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York at Oswego?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York at Oswego.

Does State University of New York at Oswego accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York at Oswego accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York at Oswego accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does State University of New York at Oswego accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York at Oswego accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York at Oswego?

❌ No, State University of New York at Oswego is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate is 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego?

❌ State University of New York at Oswego does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at State University of New York at Oswego was 86% in 2021.

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