First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: ww1.oswego.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | State University of New York at Oswego course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 210 Calculus I Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 210 and MAT 220 Calculus I Calculus II…8 MAT 210 and MAT 220 Calculus I Calculus II Mathematics Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIO 101 General Biology Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 101 Survey of Chemistry Natural Sciences | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY XXXX PSY Elective Credit Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MAT 158 or MAT 179 Introduction to Statistics A…3 MAT 158 or MAT 179 Introduction to Statistics A Measuring Life Mathematics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup…3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup Languages Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics…3 ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 210 Calculus I Mathematics | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 210 and MAT 220 Calculus I Calculus II…8 MAT 210 and MAT 220 Calculus I Calculus II Mathematics Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIO 101 General Biology Natural Sciences | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIO 120 Molecular and Cellular Foundations…4 BIO 120 Molecular and Cellular Foundations Liberal Arts Elective Credit (Note 1) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 101 Survey of Chemistry Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHE 111 General Chemistry Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CHE 111 and CHE 212 General Chemistry General…8 CHE 111 and CHE 212 General Chemistry General Chemistry II Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Elective Credit (or science requirement for science majors) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY XXXX PSY Elective Credit Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology…3 PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MAT 158 or MAT 179 Introduction to Statistics A…3 MAT 158 or MAT 179 Introduction to Statistics A Measuring Life Mathematics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup…3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup Languages Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CSC 212 Principles of Programming Liberal Arts…3 CSC 212 Principles of Programming Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics…3 ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics…3 ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIS 102 or HIS XXXX World History in the 20th…3 HIS 102 or HIS XXXX World History in the 20th Century or HIS Elective Credit World Awareness: Humanities (Note 7) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 GEO 115 Environmental Sustainability Natural Sciences | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HIS 100 The West and the World to 1500 Western…3 HIS 100 The West and the World to 1500 Western Civilization | |
| European History | 5 | 6 HIS 100 and HIS 101 The West and the World to…6 HIS 100 and HIS 101 The West and the World to 1500 The West and the World 1500 - 1900 Western Civilization and Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEG 100 Introduction to Geography Liberal Arts…3 GEG 100 Introduction to Geography Liberal Arts Elective Credit (Note 4) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup…3 ISC 150 Introduction to Scripting and Markup Languages Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ART 100 Introduction to the Visual Arts…3 ART 100 Introduction to the Visual Arts Fine/Performing Arts | |
| American | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Credit Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Chinese: Language/Culture | 3 | 6 CHI 101 and CHI 102 Elementary Chinese…6 CHI 101 and CHI 102 Elementary Chinese Continuing Elementary Chinese Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Comp/Lit | 3 | 3 ENG 101 Composition I Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Comp/Lit | 4 | 6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 Composition I Composition…6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 Composition I Composition II Liberal Arts Elective Credit Writing (Note 2) | |
| Comparative | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Credit Social/Behavioral Sciences | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods…3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods - Drawing Fine/Performing Arts | |
| French: Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FRE 101 and FRE 102 Elementary French…6 FRE 101 and FRE 102 Elementary French Continuing Elementary French Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| French: Literature | 3 | 6 FRE 101 and FRE 102 Elementary French…6 FRE 101 and FRE 102 Elementary French Continuing Elementary French Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| German: Language /Culture | 3 | 6 GER 101 and GER 102 Elementary German…6 GER 101 and GER 102 Elementary German Continuing Elementary German Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| German: Literature | 3 | 6 GER 101 and GER 102 Elementary German…6 GER 101 and GER 102 Elementary German Continuing Elementary German Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Italian: Language /Culture | 3 | 6 ITA 101 and ITA 102 Elementary Italian…6 ITA 101 and ITA 102 Elementary Italian Continuing Elementary Italian Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Japanese: Language /Culture | 3 | 6 JPN 101 and JPN 102 Elementary Japanese…6 JPN 101 and JPN 102 Elementary Japanese Continuing Elementary Japanese Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Language/Comp | 3 | 3 ENG 101 Composition I Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Language/Comp | 4 | 6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 Composition I Composition…6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 Composition I Composition II Liberal Arts Elective Credit Writing (Note 2) | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Listening | 3 | 3 MUS 112 or MUS 113 Intro to Music Literature…3 MUS 112 or MUS 113 Intro to Music Literature Intro to Music Literature and History Humanities | |
| Physics B (Calculus Based) | 3 | 4 PHY 111 College Physics I Natural Sciences | |
| Physics B (Calculus Based) | 4 | 8 PHY 111 and PHY 112 College Physics I College…8 PHY 111 and PHY 112 College Physics I College Physics II Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Elective Credit (or science requirement for science majors) (Note 6) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHY XXXX PHY Elective Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 8 PHY 111 and PHY 212 College Physics I College…8 PHY 111 and PHY 212 College Physics I College Physics II Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Elective Credit (or science requirement for science majors) (Note 6) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHY XXXX PHY Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 8 PHY 111 and PHY 212 College Physics I College…8 PHY 111 and PHY 212 College Physics I College Physics II Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Elective (or science requirement for science majors) (Note 6) | |
| Physics I (Algebra Based) | 3 | 3 PHY XXXX PHY Elective Credit Natural Sciences | |
| Physics I (Algebra Based) | 4 | 4 PHY 101 Introductory Physics Natural Sciences | |
| Physics II (Algebra Based) | 3 | 3 PHY 101 or PHY XXXX Introductory Physics or PHY…3 PHY 101 or PHY XXXX Introductory Physics or PHY Elective Credit Natural Sciences | |
| Physics II (Algebra Based) | 4 | 4 PHY 111 College Physics I Natural Sciences | |
| Research | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Russian: Language and Culture | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 LAS XXXX LAS Elective Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Spanish: Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPA 101 and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish…6 SPA 101 and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish Continuing Elementary Spanish Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Spanish: Literature | 3 | 6 SPA 101 and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish…6 SPA 101 and SPA 102 Elementary Spanish Continuing Elementary Spanish Liberal Arts Elective Credit Foreign Language | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods…3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods - 2-D Design Fine/Performing Arts | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods…3 ART 102 Topics in Traditional Media and Methods - 3-D Design Fine/Performing Arts | |
| Theory | 3 | 3 MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music Theory Liberal…3 MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music Theory Liberal Arts Elective Credit | |
| Theory | 4 | 6 MUS 100 and LAS XXXX OR MUS 200 and LAS XXXX…6 MUS 100 and LAS XXXX OR MUS 200 and LAS XXXX Fundamentals of Music Theory & LAS Elective Credit Intermediate Music Theory I & LAS Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit Liberal Arts Elective Credit in Music majors | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 HIS 202 or HIS 203 History of the United States…3 HIS 202 or HIS 203 History of the United States to 1865 History of the United States since 1865 American History (Note 3) | |
| U.S. History | 5 | 6 HIS 202 and HIS 203 History of the United…6 HIS 202 and HIS 203 History of the United States to 1865 History of the United States since 1865 |
Source: catalog.oswego.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 204 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 101 |
| Psychology | 93 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 81 |
| Radio and Television | 71 |
| Health and Wellness | 61 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 56 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 40 |
Show the other 57 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 38 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 37 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 33 |
| Accounting | 32 |
| Finance | 30 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 30 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 29 |
| Computer Science | 29 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 26 |
| History | 24 |
| Art/Art Studies | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 23 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 19 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 18 |
| Information Science/Studies | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 12 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 11 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Linguistics | 9 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 |
| Journalism | 9 |
| Science/Technology Management | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 6 |
| Meteorology | 6 |
| Sound Arts | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Mathematical Economics | 5 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Philosophy, Other | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 |
| Geochemistry | 2 |
| Insurance | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
655,189 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
297 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
140.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,150 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Syracuse University35 mi
- Le Moyne College36 mi
- Hobart William Smith Colleges47 mi
- St. John Fisher University54 mi
- Nazareth University55 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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