SUNY Oneonta Acceptance Rate
Oneonta, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,660
- Admitted
- 9,583
- Yield
- 13.8%
- 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, SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate has risen from 49.9% in 2014–15 to 70.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,586 to 13,660 (+18%) over that period.
Its 70.2% rate makes SUNY Oneonta more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 51%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74% for women vs 64.6% for men, a 9.4-point gap). SUNY Oneonta has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,586 | 5,779 | 49.9% | 1,107 |
| 2015–16 | 11,427 | 5,567 | 48.7% | 1,130 |
| 2016–17 | 10,606 | 5,604 | 52.8% | 1,122 |
| 2017–18 | 11,100 | 6,607 | 59.5% | 1,381 |
| 2018–19 | 13,473 | 6,825 | 50.7% | 1,324 |
| 2019–20 | 12,592 | 7,056 | 56% | 1,460 |
| 2020–21 | 12,004 | 7,557 | 63% | 1,479 |
| 2021–22 | 9,940 | 6,919 | 69.6% | 943 |
| 2022–23 | 9,895 | 7,177 | 72.5% | 1,116 |
| 2023–24 | 13,660 | 9,583 | 70.2% | 1,320 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,038 | 5,952 | 74% |
| Men | 5,622 | 3,631 | 64.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–630 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 540–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 6% |
How SUNY Oneonta compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate?
SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate is 70.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,583 admitted of 13,660 applicants).
Is SUNY Oneonta test optional?
SUNY Oneonta is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta received 13,660 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,583.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?
Admitted students at SUNY Oneonta typically scored 550–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY Oneonta getting harder to get into?
SUNY Oneonta has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.9% in 2014–15 to 70.2% 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://suny.oneonta.edu/.