University · Public, New York
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York · Founded 1861 · oswego.edu
A practical, employability-focused university with standout international scholarships.
6.500 / 6,500
Total students
17
Avg. class size
700 mẫu Anh / 700 acres
Lakeside campus
900+
Co-op & interns / year
45 phút / 45 min
To Syracuse
180+
Programs offered
About
SUNY Oswego is one of the 64 campuses in the State University of New York system, offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs across science, engineering, business, and media.
The university is known for hands-on, career-focused learning: more than 900 students take part in co-op placements and internships every year, and most eligible international students receive generous scholarships up to about 60% of tuition.
Set on a 700-acre lakeside campus on Lake Ontario, Oswego is a historic port city 45 minutes from Syracuse and about 2 hours from Rochester.
Rankings & Accreditation
- #28 Regional University (North)
- #12 Top Public University
- #57 Best Value College in New York
- #141 Undergraduate Engineering
- Top Green College
Signature Programs
Communication, Media & Broadcasting
The university runs its own on-campus TV station for student interns to gain hands-on experience.
Public Relations
Ranked Top 3 in New York State (College Factual).
Graduate Assistantship
Graduate students can work as assistants for 10–20 hours/week, with an average stipend of about $3,000/year.
Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
AACSB-accredited — an international standard held by only about 6% of business schools worldwide.
Technology Education, Elementary Education
Early hands-on teaching practice builds experience and meets New York State teacher certification requirements.
MSc in Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Internship opportunities at schools, hospitals, and mental health centers before graduation.
Undergraduate Programs (40 programs)
The STEM label marks majors officially designated as Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Business & Management (7)
Technology & Computing (3)
Engineering (1)
Natural Sciences (12)
Health & Wellness (1)
Education (4)
Arts & Communication (10)
Social Sciences & Humanities (2)
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 100
- GPA ~2.5/4.0
SAT/ACT not required. If below the direct-entry score, see the EASE English Pathway Program below.
Indicative Cost
- Tuition
- $17,680
- Campus fee
- $1,755
- Housing (Room 2)
- $10,912
- Meal plan
- $7,780
- Total
- ~$38,127/year (undergraduate)
*Indicative cost, before scholarship deduction.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Automatic $4,000/year for 4 years, plus $6,000 in year one if qualified
Automatic $4,000/year renewable for 4 years, no separate application. An additional Academic Scholarship of $6,000 in year one is available for students with a 3.5+ GPA and IELTS 7.0+. Transfer students can receive $1,000–$1,500/year based on transferred credit years.
Graduate (Master's) Programs (15 programs)
Alongside undergraduate study, the university also offers the following Master's programs.
Business (1)
Chemistry (1)
Computer Science & User Experience (2)
Counseling (3)
Education (5)
Communication and Design (3)
Graduate Entry Requirements
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (MBA: 83)
- Duolingo 105
- GPA 3.0 (MBA: 3.2)
GMAT/GRE not required. 3-year UK, Australian, and New Zealand bachelor's degrees are accepted.
Graduate Tuition
- MBA
- ~$1,068/credit
- Other programs
- ~$1,011/credit
Programs total 33–36 credits. No dedicated Master's scholarship beyond the Graduate Assistantship (10–20 hrs/week, ~$3,000/year stipend).
English Pathway Program (EASE)
- Duration: 1 semester
- Tuition: $17,680 (covers 1 EASE semester and year 1 of undergrad)
Coursework: 5 courses (13 credits)
- a.Composition 1: Basic writing skill – 3 credits
- b.Critical Academic English: An advanced reading, research and critical thinking in English – 3 credits
- c.Academic Spoken English or Critical Academic Listening – 3 credits
- d.US Culture for International Students or GST 104 – 1 credit
- e.1 elective course – 3 credits
Entry Requirements:
- a.IELTS: 5.5 (All bands)
- b.TOEFL: 56–67 (All bands)
- c.PTE: 42–49 (All bands)
- d.DET: 95–100 (All bands)
The I-20 will show enrollment in both the EASE English Pathway Program and the undergraduate program, since EASE is integrated into year one of undergrad.
Why students choose SUNY Oswego
Hands-on learning
A standout co-op and internship culture, with 900+ students participating each year. 1,000+ partner companies (IBM, NASA, Google, Citibank, PwC, ESPN, Walt Disney, and more) support job placement through the EXCEL office.
Generous international scholarships
Eligible international students can receive up to about 60% of tuition, awarded automatically with no separate application.
A welcoming, scenic setting
A safe, lakeside campus on Lake Ontario, close to Syracuse, with an acceptance rate around 80%.
Intakes & Deadlines
Fall (August) and Spring (January). Issues I-20 (F-1).
Rolling; priority documents May 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Spring). Application fee $50.
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