School Counselors

The College offers students an outstanding education, various honors and leadership opportunities, first-rate facilities, and a booming campus life all at an affordable price. We take great pride in the academically talented students who become part of our learning community and invite you to learn more. If you need additional information, please continue to explore our website or contact us directly.  Also, be sure to check out SUNY's Counselor Connect page to check the status of applications and access other helpful information.

Class Profile - Incoming Freshmen 2008-2009

Total # of freshman applications: 12,423
# of freshmen enrolled: 1,100
High school average: 90.4
Average SAT score: 1137 (Critical Reading/Verbal and Math portions only)
Freshman to sophomore retention rate: 82 percent (national average is 72 percent)

Costs

Estimated annual costs: $15,500 (includes tuition, room & board and other fees). More than 83 percent of our students who demonstrate financial need are awarded some form of need-based aid. For more information, check out our Financial Aid Office page.

Required Documentation for Freshmen Applications

• Complete SUNY Application or Common Application (Can be filled out and submitted on line or mailed in).
• Complete on-line Oneonta Supplemental Application.
• Original transcript from current high school AND any other high schools attended. 
• SAT (Math & Critical Reading) and/or  ACT scores.  Oneonta will accept these score as official if listed on the official high school transcript

Completed freshman Early Action applicants will receive notification of a decision by January 1st. The deadline to apply for early action is by November 15th. Applications completed after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early Action is non-binding and admitted students will have until May 1st to make enrollment arrangements.

Educational Opportunity Program:
On SUNY campuses throughout the state you will find Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) serving thousands of students. EOP is designed to admit students who do not meet the traditional standards for admissions but possess the desire, potential and talent to earn a college degree. Students admitted through the EOP must demonstrate both financial and academic disadvantages.

External Credit:
We have on our website extensive information on our Articulation Agreements with many two year SUNY institutions as well as Course Equivalency information for most schools in the SUNY system. For high school students taking College level work this may help in determining which classes will receive credit at Oneonta. An official transcript from the credit-granting college must be provided. Please make sure to consult an advisor at the College at Oneonta's Admissions Office with any questions concerning these agreements.
Advanced Placement (AP) test scores of 3 or better are accepted. Official AP transcripts are required. You may call 800-CALL-4-AP to request your AP transcript.

Group Visits:
Group visits are offered when classes are in session. These sessions typically consist of a campus tour and admissions presentation. We will do our best to accommodate the needs of all individual groups. Groups must register at least 3 weeks in advance by contacting Christine Dimon at dimonca@oneonta.edu or call 607-436-2749. For an individual visit please call 800-SUNY-123 or go to our visit page to register online.

High School and College Visits: We also travel year round to different high schools, Colleges, and different fairs throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Check our travel schedule to see if we are near you.

Docufide:
We now accept transcripts electronically through a company called Docufide. It is a secure and direct option for high school counselors to send transcripts to our College electronically without the hassle of using paper and mailing envelopes. As a counselor, you will receive confirmed delivery on all transcripts sent. Interested schools should contact Docufide directly to set up an account. www.docufide.com

Contact Counselor for your High School:
Our Admissions Counselors oversee specific counties throughout New York State in addition to out-of-state regions. Each Admissions Counselor recruits and reviews applications from his/her county.
Click on the appropriate county to learn more about your Admissions Counselor (Transfer Applicants can meet their Counselor HERE): Feel free to contact your counselor if you have any questions about Oneonta.
Contact your Counselor