SUNY Oneonta Admission Requirements
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SUNY Oneonta Admission Overview
SUNY Oneonta admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year SUNY Oneonta admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 1120-1310 / ACT 25-30. SUNY Oneonta is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY Oneonta is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
SUNY Oneonta Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for SUNY Oneonta
Acceptance Rate
The SUNY Oneonta acceptance rate is 69.6%. Last year, 10,818 of 15,544 applicants were admitted. That is the 73rd lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into SUNY Oneonta and can you get accepted?
SUNY Oneonta is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
SUNY Oneonta typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY Oneonta GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.45Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at SUNY Oneonta typically have around a 3.45 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. SUNY Oneonta is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #58 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
SUNY Oneonta SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1120-1310Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
20%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 550
- Composite 1120
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 650
- Composite 1310
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at SUNY Oneonta typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. SUNY Oneonta ranks #55 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1310
SAT policy
SUNY Oneonta is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY Oneonta ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
25-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 23
- Composite 25
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 28
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at SUNY Oneonta typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 25–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY Oneonta places #47 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to SUNY Oneonta without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Oneonta and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Oneonta is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
SUNY Oneonta is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1120-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196185.
GPA calculator: SUNY Oneonta GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026