State University of New York at Oswego

Academic Life

Oswego offers over 110 academic programs in total, including more than 60 undergraduate majors. Oswego’s schools and colleges include:  

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Communication, Media and the Arts
• School of Education

U.S. News & World Report has listed SUNY Oswego as one of just 30 well-regarded colleges nationally that offer small classes without high prices

Campus Life

Students have many options to explore on SUNY Oswego’s 700-acre lakeside campus. With more than 170 student organizations available, students are certain to find something that will spark their interest, move them to make a difference or gain experience toward their careers. Volunteer involvement is encouraged and welcomed!

Facilities and Resources

SUNY Oswego’s lakeside campus encompasses 55 buildings on nearly 700 acres. Among 12 residence halls are a first-year residence and an international living and learning center. With nearly $800 million invested in recent and ongoing campus renovations, including the Shineman Center for Science, Engineering, and Innovation, new biological field station, updated school of education buildings, a recently developed Campus Center and a new indoor athletic facility, the Oswego campus offers among the finest learning facilities in upstate New York.

Athletics / Sports

The 24 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs at SUNY Oswego support a tradition of excellence for student athletes. With teams that remain perennial SUNYAC and national contenders plus an impressive list of All-Americans in many sports, Oswego develops young people who excel both on and off the fields of play. SUNY Oswego also offers over 44 club and intramural sports as well as two membership fitness centers for students to get involved with.

Financial Aid / Tuition

Most SUNY Oswego students receive financial assistance based on merit or on student and family need. Oswego’s Presidential and Merit Scholarship Program awards over $5 million in merit-based aid annually for undergraduate students. Over 45% of incoming freshman were awarded a renewable merit scholarship with the average scholarship award equaling $3,300 annually. In addition, students receive approximately $80 million in financial aid annually through various grants, loans, and part-time employment.

Admission

Freshman students may apply using the SUNY Application or the Common Application. Students must also submit a high school transcript, SAT and/or ACT scores and a supplemental application. Freshmen candidates with a strong college prep program and a “B” average and better are encouraged to apply. Admission for transfer candidates is based on their college record. The average transfer GPA is approximately a 3.0.