University · Public, New York
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, New York · Founded 1889 · suny.oneonta.edu
A teaching-focused university with a guaranteed international scholarship and standout value.
~5.500
Total students
21
Avg. class size
$8k/năm / $8k/yr
NY State Advantage Award
60+
Majors across 3 schools
Top 25%
Value for intl. students
~3,5 giờ / ~3.5 hrs
From New York City
About
SUNY Oneonta is a teaching-focused university known for accessible faculty and a safe, welcoming campus in central New York.
The New York State Advantage Award guarantees an $8,000/year scholarship for international students, renewable up to four years — no separate application needed.
More than 60 majors across three schools, with hands-on, career-focused learning, about 3.5 hours from New York City.
More than 75% of students complete an internship or faculty research project before graduating. The Fashion Design program partners with FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City, letting students spend their final year at FIT and earn a dual degree.
Rankings & Accreditation
- #25 Overall Regional University (North)
- #8 Public University (Universities in the North)
- #187 Best College in the US (Wall Street Journal)
- Top 25% worldwide for international-student value
- 2025–26 College of Distinction
- MSCHE accredited
Signature Programs
Biology (pre-health)
Very high medical-school admission rate. Offers a special 3+4 Biology-to-Pharm.D partnership with University at Buffalo.
Fashion Design
Partnered with FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City — students spend their final year at FIT and earn a dual degree. One year at FIT costs about $50,000.
Music Industry
Listed among Billboard's "Top Music Business Schools" for six consecutive years, and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Meteorology (STEM)
One of the few schools in the region with a strong Meteorology program.
Education
The university's founding program (originally a teacher-training school) — highly reputable teacher education in New York State.
Undergraduate Programs (39 programs)
The STEM label marks majors officially designated as Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Business & Management (4)
Technology & Computing (1)
Natural Sciences (11)
Health & Wellness (3)
Education (1)
Arts & Communication (7)
Social Sciences & Humanities (12)
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 75
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 110
- GPA 7.0/10
Rolling admissions with fast decisions. SAT/ACT not required. Requires a bank statement of at least $35,000, an essay, an academic recommendation letter, and a passport. Transfer students need a WES credential evaluation.
Indicative Cost
- Tuition
- $18,020
- University fees
- $1,761
- Room & board
- $16,580
- Insurance
- $2,403
- Total
- ~$38,764/year (undergraduate, before scholarship)
After the guaranteed $8,000/year scholarship, net cost is about $30,764/year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Guaranteed $8,000/year
Renewable up to 4 years (max $32,000). No separate application required. Transfer students also receive $8,000/year based on transferred credit years.
Why students choose SUNY Oneonta
Guaranteed scholarship
The New York State Advantage Award guarantees $8,000/year, renewable up to four years (max $32,000), automatically — no separate application.
Recognized for value
A top 25% worldwide ranking for international-student value and a 2025–26 College of Distinction.
Broad program choice
60+ majors across three schools, with accessible faculty and rolling, fast-decision admissions.
Intakes & Deadlines
Fall and Spring. Issues I-20 (F-1). Application fee $50.
Rolling admissions.
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