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Oneonta, SUNY

New York, USA

Founded in Honor and Good Faith

The State University of New York College at Oneonta (more commonly known as SUNY Oneonta, and also called Oneonta State and O-State) is a four-year liberal arts college in Oneonta, New York, United States, with approximately 8,000 students. The college offers a wide variety of bachelor's degree programs and a number of graduate degrees. Many academic programs at SUNY Oneonta hold national accreditations, including programs in Business Economics, Education, Music Industry, Human Ecology and Theatre.

Location

Nestled in the hills of Central New York, the college’s idyllic setting is ideal for study, adventure and self-discovery. Just “up the hill” from the charming City of Oneonta, our campus blends community and academe to engage, nurture, and inspire.

History

Initially established in 1889 as a state normal school, Oneonta has become a premier school of the SUNY system. Our strong alumni network spans the globe, demonstrating the leadership and accomplishment that exemplify an Oneonta education.

Ranking

SUNY Oneonta consistently gains recognition for delivering excellence and value. The college sits at No.14 on the 2019 U.S. News and World Report list of the best public institutions in the region and is ranked #144 in the Northeast on the Forbes magazine 2018 list of "America's Top Colleges."

Quick Facts

SUNY Oneonta is ranked No. 13 on the 2018 U.S. News and World Report list of "Best Public Colleges in the North" and was named to the Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 10 years running. In 2011, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching conferred upon SUNY Oneonta its Community Engagement Classification "in recognition of the college's civic partnerships and successful efforts to integrate service activities into its curriculum."

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score / Resume / Essay / Letter of Recommendation

Established
1889
School Type
Public
Student
6,056
Tuition & Fees
8,325 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 75 / IELTS 6.0
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
48.7% / 3.6

Programs and Majors

    Africana and Latino Studies
  • Africana & Latino Studies
    Anthropology
  • Anthropology: General
  • Anthropology: Human Biology
    Art
  • Art and Design
  • Digital and Studio Art
    Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Cell & Molecular Biology
  • Ecology & Conservation Biology
  • Liberal Arts Biology
    Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Adolescence Education: Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
    Communication and Media
  • Communication Studies
  • Media Studies
    Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Adolescence Education: Earth Science
  • Earth Science
  • Geology
  • Meteorology
    Economics and Business
  • Business Economics
  • Economics
  • Professional Accounting
    Professional Education Unit
  • Adolescence Education: Biology
  • Adolescence Education: Chemistry
  • Adolescence Education: Earth Science
  • Adolescence Education: English
  • Adolescence Education: Family & Consumer Science
  • Adolescence Education: French
  • Adolescence Education: Mathematics
  • Adolescence Education: Physics
  • Adolescence Education: Social Studies
  • Adolescence Education: Spanish
  • Childhood Education: Biology (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Chemistry (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Computer Science/Technology (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Earth Science (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: English (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: French (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: General Science (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Geography (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Liberal Arts (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Mathematics (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Political Science (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Social Studies (Grades 1-6)
  • Childhood Education: Spanish (Grades 1-6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Biology (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Chemistry (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Computer Science/Technology (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Earth Science (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: English (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: French (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: General Science (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Geography (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Liberal Arts (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Mathematics (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Political Science (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Social Studies (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Early Childhood Education: Spanish (Birth - Grade 6)
  • Educational Psychology
    English
  • Adolescence Education: English
  • English
    Foreign Languages and Literatures
  • French
  • Spanish
    Geography and Environmental Sustainability
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Geography
    Health and Fitness
  • Exercise Science
  • NYS Coaching Certification
  • Red Cross Certifications
  • Sport Management
    History
  • Adolescence Education: Social Studies
  • History
    Human Ecology
  • Child & Family Studies
  • Dietetics
  • Fashion
  • Food Service & Restaurant Administration
  • Human Ecology
    Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
  • Adolescence Education: Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics: Actuarial Science
  • Statistics: Standard
    Music
  • Music
  • Music Industry
    Philosophy
  • Philosophy: Applied Philosophy
  • Philosophy: Liberal Arts
    Physics and Astronomy
  • Adolescence Education: Physics
  • Physics
    Political Science
  • International Development Studies
  • International Studies
  • Political Science
    Pre-Professional Health
  • Pre-Chiropractic
  • Pre-Dentistry
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    Psychology
  • Psychology
    Sociology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Gerontology Studies
  • Sociology
    Theatre
  • Theatre
    Women's and Gender Studies
  • Women's and Gender Studies
    Biology
  • Biology, M.S.
  • Lake Management, M.S.
    Cooperstown Graduate Program
  • Science Museum Studies
  • History Museum Studies
    Professional Education Unit
  • Adolescence Education, Certificate
  • Bilingual Education Extension: Pre K-12, Certificate
  • Educational Technology Specialist K-12, M.S.Ed. (Online)
  • Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 6, M.S.Ed.
  • Literacy Education: Grades 5-12​​​​​​, M.S.Ed.
  • School Counselor (K-12), M.S.Ed.
  • School Counselor, Certificate
  • Special Education: Childhood (Grades 1-6), M.S. Ed.
  • Special Education: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), M.S.T.
  • Special Education: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2), M.S. Ed.
  • Special Education: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2), M.S.T.
  • Special Education: Generalist (Grades 7-12), M.S. Ed.
  • Special Education: Generalist (Grades 7-12), M.S.T.
    Human Ecology
  • Nutrition & Dietetics, M.S. (Online)