SUNY Oneonta

https://suny.oneonta.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2023 Average Net Price

$17,918

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.2%

13,660 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,514

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.2%

970 Graduates

About

SUNY Oneonta is a higher education institution located in Otsego County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUNY Oneonta were Elementary Education & Teaching (195 degrees awarded), General Psychology (158 degrees), and Business & Managerial Economics (149 degrees).

In 2023, 1,653 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUNY Oneonta. 67% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,198 degrees), 5.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (218 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUNY Oneonta is $7,070, which is $−17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY Oneonta was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,622 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at SUNY Oneonta is $7,070, which is $17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,918.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending SUNY Oneonta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at SUNY Oneonta was $7,070. The cost of tuition at SUNY Oneonta is $−17,505 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SUNY Oneonta (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,918

2023 Value

1.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 SUNY Oneonta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,918. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of SUNY Oneonta grew by 1.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUNY Oneonta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,070

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUNY Oneonta was of $15,070 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.02% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at SUNY Oneonta (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at SUNY Oneonta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.41% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUNY Oneonta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY Oneonta was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1622 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

SUNY Oneonta received 13,660 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 38% annual growth. Out of those 13,660 applicants, 9,583 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.2% acceptance rate.

There were 5,514 students enrolled at SUNY Oneonta in 2023. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

SUNY Oneonta has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,583

Accepted Out of 13,660

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUNY Oneonta was 70.2% (9,583 admissions from 13,660 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 38%, while admissions grew by 33.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of SUNY Oneonta (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2023)

286

Scores Submitted (2023)

22% of enrolled first-time students at SUNY Oneonta in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

SUNY Oneonta had a total enrollment of 5,514 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at SUNY Oneonta is 4,960 students and the part-time enrollment is 554. This means that 90% of students enrolled at SUNY Oneonta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUNY Oneonta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at SUNY Oneonta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.9%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUNY Oneonta in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,514 students. The full-time enrollment at SUNY Oneonta is 4,960 and the part-time enrollment is 554. This means that 90% of students enrolled at SUNY Oneonta are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SUNY Oneonta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SUNY Oneonta was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), SUNY Oneonta had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SUNY Oneonta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,936 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
888 enrolled students
Black or African American
293 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUNY Oneonta is 71.4% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0544% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 134 students (2.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 563 more women than men received degrees from SUNY Oneonta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUNY Oneonta is white (1,198 degrees awarded). There were 5.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (218 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUNY Oneonta is Elementary Education & Teaching (195 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (158 degrees) and Business & Managerial Economics (149 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUNY Oneonta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (509 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (57 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (154 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY Oneonta are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,631,403 people), Secondary school teachers (560,704 people), Education administrators (320,019 people), Other managers (305,158 people), and Special education teachers (219,902 people).

The most specialized majors at SUNY Oneonta in 2023 are Education (509 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (57 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (154 degrees), Communications (110 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY Oneonta are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SUNY Oneonta are Education (509 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (57 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (154 degrees), Communications (110 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY Oneonta are Elementary & secondary schools (3,230,507 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,427 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (372,568 people), Outpatient care centers (246,042 people), and Individual & family services (199,313 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SUNY Oneonta.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
195 degrees awarded
General Psychology
158 degrees awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
149 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUNY Oneonta was Elementary Education & Teaching with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at SUNY Oneonta according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

545

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,108

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 545 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Oneonta, which is 0.492 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,108).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SUNY Oneonta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Oneonta in Business & Managerial Economics, which is 2.17 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY Oneonta in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 12.9 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from SUNY Oneonta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at SUNY Oneonta is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.34% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
218 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUNY Oneonta is white (1,198 degrees awarded). There were 5.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (218 degrees).

4.9% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
804 degrees awarded
White Male
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUNY Oneonta is white female (804 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (394 degrees).

Operations

SUNY Oneonta has an endowment valued at nearly $71.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.5M (3.48%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, SUNY Oneonta had a total salary expenditure of 157M. SUNY Oneonta employs 106 Associate professors, 79 Assistant professors and 57 Professors. Most academics at SUNY Oneonta are Female Associate professor (54), Male Associate professor (52), and Female Assistant professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY Oneonta are: Service, with 128 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 92 employees.

Endowment

$71.8M

2023 Endowment

7.83%

growth from 2022

SUNY Oneonta has an endowment valued at about $71.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of SUNY Oneonta grew 7.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at SUNY Oneonta (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.93M - Federal
$514k - State
$3.93k - Local

As of 2023, SUNY Oneonta received $3.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $514k from state grants and contracts, and $3.93k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$57.2M

2023 Salaries

2.45%

decline from 2022

In 2023, SUNY Oneonta paid a median of $57.2M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($157M) and a 2.45% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.16% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.02% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.2M

Instructional Salaries

277

Number of Employees

In 2023, SUNY Oneonta paid a total of $21.2M to 277 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

106 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

128 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUNY Oneonta were Associate professor with 106 employees, Assistant professor with 79 employees, and Professor with 57 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY Oneonta were Service with 128 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 109 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 92 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUNY Oneonta was Female Associate professor with 54 employees, Male Associate professor with 52 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUNY Oneonta.

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