B
Good
Score: 66/100

SUNY Oneonta

4-Year Public
📍 Oneonta, New York 13820
🌐 https://suny.oneonta.edu/
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
C
49/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Quick Stats

5,514
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
70%
Acceptance Rate
$17,918
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The SUNY Oneonta Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $227,559
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,540/mo — vs ~$1,140/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13820 (5.3% cap, Oneonta)

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🏆 Where SUNY Oneonta Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Reading Teacher Education
of 59 schools
#6
Music Management
of 15 schools
#6
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools
#7
Museology/Museum Studies
of 8 schools
#11
Digital Arts
of 38 schools
#12
Social Studies Teacher Education
of 22 schools
#14
Business/Managerial Economics
of 51 schools
#20
Educational/Instructional Technology
of 73 schools
#23
Elementary Education and Teaching
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $17,490
Room $10,260
Board $5,550
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,922 $39,342

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
66%
Take Out Loans
$17,918
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,716
$30,001 - $48,000$15,318
$48,001 - $75,000$17,775
$75,001 - $110,000$19,935
$110,001+$24,749

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Elementary Education and Teaching 180 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 159 grads/yr Psychology, General 138 grads/yr Business/Managerial Economics 135 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 68 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 64 grads/yr Music Management 62 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 53 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 51 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 43 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43 grads/yr History, General 41 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 38 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 38 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 33 grads/yr Social Studies Teacher Education 30 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 28 grads/yr Digital Arts 27 grads/yr Museology/Museum Studies 25 grads/yr Sociology, General 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from SUNY Oneonta's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$63k/yr 633,700 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Student Demographics

5,514
Total Students
62%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 16%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 97%
With Family 3%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 79%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta has an acceptance rate of 70%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY Oneonta?
Tuition at SUNY Oneonta is $7,070 for in-state students and $17,490 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,918.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta?
The graduation rate at SUNY Oneonta is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is SUNY Oneonta a good school?
SUNY Oneonta has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta has a total enrollment of 5,514 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology