State University of New York at Oswego

If you are applying to SUNY Oswego, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the application fee is $50.

SUNY Oswego Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of SUNY Oswego's admissions stats.

SUNY Oswego 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
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	January 15	––

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Want to Apply Early to SUNY Oswego?

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SUNY Oswego does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. SUNY Oswego will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

SUNY Oswego accepts around 86% of early action applicants and 80% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, SUNY Oswego admitted 4,668 of the 5,49 who applied early action.

➡️ See a list of some top 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 To Get Into State University of New York at Oswego

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

In 2021, SUNY Oswego accepted 80% of all applicants, about 8,249 of the 10,357 students who applied.

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 SUNY Oswego

SUNY Oswego has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into SUNY Oswego?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at SUNY Oswego

Curious about the factors that are considered by SUNY 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
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with SUNY Oswego for more information on admission factors.

SUNY Oswego Application Requirements

To apply to SUNY Oswego, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with SUNY 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 SUNY Oswego?

Students admitted to SUNY Oswego have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At SUNY Oswego 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 40% 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	31%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	11%
3.00 and 3.24	23%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

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 SUNY Oswego directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

SUNY Oswego looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

SUNY 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 SUNY 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 SUNY Oswego?

To be competitive with other SUNY Oswego applicants, you should strive to earn between 1070 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At SUNY Oswego 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1070, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a SUNY Oswego student is 1162.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of SUNY Oswego students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of SUNY Oswego students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for SUNY Oswego?

To be most competitive at SUNY Oswego, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for SUNY Oswego's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for SUNY Oswego students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to SUNY 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 SUNY Oswego during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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SUNY Oswego Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to SUNY Oswego?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to SUNY Oswego.

Does SUNY Oswego accept transfer credits?

✅ SUNY Oswego accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. SUNY Oswego accepts:

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

Does SUNY Oswego accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ SUNY Oswego accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to SUNY Oswego?

❌ No, SUNY Oswego is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is SUNY Oswego's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for SUNY Oswego is 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SUNY Oswego?

❌ SUNY Oswego does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at SUNY Oswego?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at SUNY Oswego was 86% in 2021.

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