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The State University of New York at Oswego, also known as SUNY College at Oswego or Oswego State, was founded in the year 1861. The campus consists of more than 40 buildings that are spread across an area of 690 acres. The college offers a variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is made up of the following academic divisions:
SUNY College at Oswego’s athletics department fields more than 20 intercollegiate sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Lakers. The men’s hockey team won the NCAA Division III Ice Hockey National Championship (2006-07).
SUNY Oswego is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Oswego, New York. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at SUNY Oswego top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study media and education and teaching.
The admissions department at SUNY Oswego does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 8,282 students (7,508 full-time equivalent).
SUNY Oswego has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We will challenge a diverse student body to achieve academic and personal excellence . . . in a pluralistic global society through dynamic, innovative learning experiences that promote individual growth and acquisition of the knowledge and skills required for the 21st century."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Oswego
7060 State Route 104
Oswego, NY 13126
General Phone: (315) 312-2500
Admissions Phone: (315) 312-2250
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 312-2248
http://www.oswego.edu/
SUNY Oswego awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 676 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, reading teaching, social studies teaching, elementary/middle school admin, English teaching, health teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 283 | business management, marketing, accounting, human resources, finance, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 168 | English, history, sociology, political science, economics, Spanish language, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Media | 151 | journalism, public relations, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 94 | zoology, biology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, physics, geology, biochemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 56 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 36 | commercial art |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Mathematics | 12 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Oswego in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,345 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 367 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 49 | 2 |
In 2005, SUNY Oswego had a total enrollment of 8,282 students (7,508 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
SUNY Oswego offers campus housing for 3,802 of its 7,508 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oswego, 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 | 7,555 | 4,329 | 57% | 1,439 | 33% |
| Men | 3,413 | 1,894 | 55% | 651 | 34% |
| Women | 4,142 | 2,435 | 59% | 788 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (315) 312-2250
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,322 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,582 |
| Room and board | $ 8,340 |
| Room charge | $ 5,090 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Oswego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 312-2248
SUNY Oswego has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $81,760 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 57 | $70,720 | 21 | $65,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $59,560 | 31 | $57,717 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $49,308 | 65 | $46,130 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $30,250 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $41,765 | 5 | $42,472 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $58,983 | 129 | $51,064 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 3 | $32,419 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 5 | $9,664 |
| All faculty total | short term | 5 | $24,100 | 5 | $9,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Oswego Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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