State University of New York at Oswego Acceptance Rate
Oswego, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,465
- Admitted
- 11,629
- Yield
- 10.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate has risen from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 80.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,022 to 14,465 (+31%) over that period.
Its 80.4% rate makes State University of New York at Oswego more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
State University of New York at Oswego has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,022 | 5,331 | 48.4% | 1,417 |
| 2015–16 | 10,885 | 5,552 | 51% | 1,486 |
| 2016–17 | 10,715 | 5,842 | 54.5% | 1,441 |
| 2017–18 | 11,727 | 6,292 | 53.7% | 1,463 |
| 2018–19 | 13,414 | 7,192 | 53.6% | 1,482 |
| 2019–20 | 12,669 | 6,848 | 54.1% | 1,422 |
| 2020–21 | 12,277 | 8,459 | 68.9% | 1,270 |
| 2021–22 | 10,357 | 8,249 | 79.6% | 1,168 |
| 2022–23 | 12,555 | 10,365 | 82.6% | 1,466 |
| 2023–24 | 14,465 | 11,629 | 80.4% | 1,191 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,155 | 6,622 | 81.2% |
| Men | 6,307 | 5,006 | 79.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 3% |
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Frequently asked
What is State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate?
State University of New York at Oswego's acceptance rate is 80.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,629 admitted of 14,465 applicants).
Is State University of New York at Oswego test optional?
State University of New York at Oswego is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to State University of New York at Oswego?
State University of New York at Oswego received 14,465 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,629.
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Oswego?
Admitted students at State University of New York at Oswego typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is State University of New York at Oswego getting harder to get into?
State University of New York at Oswego has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.4% in 2014–15 to 80.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.oswego.edu/.