SUNY Oneonta: what international applicants need

What are SUNY Oneonta's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY Oneonta has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on April 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is SUNY Oneonta's acceptance rate?

69.6% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY Oneonta admitted 10,818 of its 15,544 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY Oneonta require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. SUNY Oneonta is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY Oneonta?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–650 in Math and 570–660 in Reading and Writing (20% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is SUNY Oneonta's application fee for international students?

SUNY Oneonta's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY Oneonta accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. SUNY Oneonta accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does SUNY Oneonta accept?

SUNY Oneonta lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does SUNY Oneonta accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests SUNY Oneonta lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY Oneonta require?

SUNY Oneonta requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY Oneonta require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY Oneonta requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY Oneonta have?

9 of SUNY Oneonta's 4,681 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY Oneonta cost for international students?

SUNY Oneonta is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $19,781 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,831). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,284. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,765 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source