Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 72.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,170
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,090–1,250
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 26
- Total Enrollment
- 4,820
Admissions Overview
SUNY Oneonta is less selective with a 72.53% acceptance rate. Most students who apply with solid academic credentials will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1090-1250 on the SAT, with an average of 1170. These scores reflect the school's accessible standards for motivated students. The college seeks students who value community engagement and want personalized attention in their education. Given Oneonta's reputation for teacher preparation and its 14:1 student-faculty ratio, admissions officers look for applicants interested in education, human services, or liberal arts who thrive in collaborative, close-knit environments rather than competitive academic pressure cookers.