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The State University of New York at Oneonta is a four-year, co-educational, liberal arts college located in Oneonta, New York. It was established in 1889 as a state normal school. In 1948, it was incorporated in the State University of New York system and received its present name. The University grants admission to over 5,000 students every year.
The University is organized into the following departments:
The university's sports teams are known as the Oneonta Red Dragons. Its teams participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Oneonta, NY is home to SUNY Oneonta. Oneonta is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Oneonta go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, music, art studies, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 38% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
SUNY Oneonta has 5,893 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. SUNY Oneonta has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Oneonta values student athletics, and belongs to the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Oneonta
Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
General Phone: (607) 436-3500
http://www.oneonta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 324 | education courses, math teaching, social studies teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, English teaching, school counseling, science teaching, family/home economics teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 267 | speech and rhetoric, sociology, history, English, museum studies, political science, geography, anthropology, ... |
| Music | 138 | music management, music |
| Family and Social Work | 105 | family and consumer science, family studies, food and nutrition |
| Business and Management | 104 | managerial economics, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 85 | psychology |
| Science | 83 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, hydrology and water resources |
| Media | 63 | mass communication |
| Design | 47 | design and applied arts |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | dietitian |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, statistics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | conservation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Oneonta in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,315 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Oneonta had a total enrollment of 5,893 students (5,869 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
SUNY Oneonta offers campus housing for 3,153 of its 5,869 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oneonta, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,540 | 4,767 | 38% | 1,145 | 24% |
| Men | 5,125 | 1,948 | 38% | 457 | 23% |
| Women | 7,415 | 2,819 | 38% | 688 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,502 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,762 |
| Room and board | $ 8,880 |
| Room charge | $ 5,030 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,119 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Oneonta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284700)
SUNY Oneonta has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 74 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 61 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $83,545 | 6 | $78,627 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $62,561 | 27 | $64,641 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $54,988 | 53 | $54,332 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $46,919 | 13 | $45,942 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $61,583 | 99 | $57,514 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 0 | 13 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Oneonta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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