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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, NY. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at SUNY Oswego top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at SUNY Oswego often study media, art studies, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 53% of applicants were rejected at SUNY Oswego. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 590 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 590 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 8,660 students (7,554 full-time equivalent).
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:
"Our mission is to contribute to the common good by lighting the path to wisdom and empowering women and men to pursue meaningful lives as productive, responsible citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Oswego
7060 State Route 104
Oswego, NY 13126
General Phone: (315) 312-2500
http://www.oswego.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 705 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, health teaching, social studies teaching, curriculum and instruction, English teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 306 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, business and related services, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 179 | English, history, sociology, political science, economics, linguistics, international relations, creative writing, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 163 | psychology, educational psychology, mental health counseling |
| Media | 155 | journalism, public relations, communication studies |
| Science | 120 | biology, zoology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 53 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, information science, computer support |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 17 | drama |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Oswego in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,440 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 347 | 24 |
| Post-master's certificate | 58 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Oswego had a total enrollment of 8,660 students (7,554 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
SUNY Oswego offers campus housing for 4,036 of its 7,554 (full-time) students.
(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 | 9,965 | 4,682 | 47% | 1,469 | 31% |
| Men | 4,508 | 2,005 | 44% | 656 | 33% |
| Women | 5,457 | 2,677 | 49% | 813 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 |
| 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 | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,031 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,291 |
| Room and board | $ 10,170 |
| Room charge | $ 6,390 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Oswego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284800)
SUNY Oswego has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 103 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 51 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 28 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $101,407 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $84,091 | 21 | $81,818 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $67,344 | 37 | $65,760 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $55,851 | 63 | $52,511 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $31,082 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 176 | $67,269 | 127 | $60,305 |
*: 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 |
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
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
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
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
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
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
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Oswego Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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