State University of New York at Oswego Admission Requirements
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State University of New York at Oswego Admission Overview
State University of New York at Oswego admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year State University of New York at Oswego admitted 80.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (B+) and SAT 1070-1270 / ACT 23-29. State University of New York at Oswego 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
State University of New York at Oswego is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
State University of New York at Oswego 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.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for State University of New York at Oswego
Acceptance Rate
The State University of New York at Oswego acceptance rate is 80.5%. Last year, 12,202 of 15,149 applicants were admitted. That is the 104th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at Oswego and can you get accepted?
State University of New York at Oswego is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
State University of New York at Oswego typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
State University of New York at Oswego GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.49Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.49
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at State University of New York at Oswego typically have around a 3.49 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. State University of New York at Oswego is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #55 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
State University of New York at Oswego SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1070-1270Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
23%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 530
- Math 540
- Composite 1070
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 640
- Composite 1270
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at State University of New York at Oswego typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. State University of New York at Oswego ranks #71 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1270
SAT policy
State University of New York at Oswego 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 1170 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
State University of New York at Oswego 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.
23-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at State University of New York at Oswego typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. State University of New York at Oswego places #56 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to State University of New York at Oswego without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 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
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
74% of State University of New York at Oswego freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
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 State University of New York at Oswego and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to State University of New York at Oswego 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
State University of New York at Oswego is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1270); 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=196194.
GPA calculator: State University of New York at Oswego GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026