College Profile

With a student body of nearly 8,000 students, SUNY Oswego is large enough to offer more than 110 programs of study, yet small enough for students to form quality relationships with each other as well as with the university’s distinguished faculty.

SUNY Oswego emphasizes quality education and experience inside and outside the classroom on its scenic, 690-acre lakeside campus. Students pursue bright futures through programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education — as well as innovative interdisciplinary programs that cross traditional boundaries. Oswego opens doors to the future with internships and study-abroad opportunities that rate among the highest in the SUNY system.

An overview of essential facts and information about SUNY Oswego for international students is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. An outline of estimated costs and scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year is available here.

Interested in learning more about SUNY Oswego from an international student’s perspective? Be sure to check out this video on the international student experience at Oswego or request to be put in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

Demographics

8,000 Total Enrollment
7,000 Undergraduate Enrollment
1000 Graduate Enrollment
280 International Student Enrollment
49% Male
51% Female
17:1 Faculty-Student Ratio
45 Countries Represented
Top 5 South Korea, China, Canada, Sri Lanka, India

English as a Second Language Program and Services

Does your institution have an Intensive English Program?
Yes! SUNY Oswego offers semester-long (15-week) Intensive English Programs (IEP) in fall and spring, as well as 3-week and 6-week summer programs.  Conditional admission to a degree program at SUNY Oswego is available. Click here to learn more and apply.

Can your institution issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status to a student who has been admitted only to the Intensive English Program?

Yes

Does your institution provide courses of English as a Second Language to admitted students?
Yes. Several English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are available each semester for students who are required to (or would like to!) improve and develop their academic English language proficiency skills. View available courses here. Students needing additional English preparation will be advised and placed accordingly. Those who score below the minimum full admission requirement are encouraged to enter into the university’s Intensive English Program (IEP).

International Student Housing Options

On-campus living at SUNY Oswego provides students with ready access to academic as well as social events and organizations that are a vital part of the liberal arts college environment. First-year students are required to live on-campus for 2 years, transfer students for 1 year, though it is possible to apply for an exemption in certain circumstances.

Many international students choose to live in the Hart Hall Global Living & Learning Center – a unique residential community dedicated to academic excellence and social responsibility within a global context. Students may alternatively choose to live in more traditional residence halls. A full list of SUNY Oswego’s residential communities can be found here.

Collaborative Programs

SUNY Oswego has formed relationships with over 60 different exchange partner institutions worldwide. Please contact the International Student and Scholar Services Office at isss@oswego.edu for a full list of partner universities.

SUNY Oswego maintains transfer agreements with the following institutions:

In addition, SUNY Oswego partners with two pre-university programs:

First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students

First year students must submit their SUNY or Common Application, official transcripts, and proof of English proficiency as part of their application for admittance to SUNY Oswego. A minimum English proficiency score of either 72 iBT TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS is required if the student’s native language is not English. Exceptions may be made for students who attended secondary school entirely in English. Other English language programs and exams may be accepted as well. All applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 grading scale. Learn more and apply now.

NOTE: Students transferring from another college or school within the USA may not be required to provide English proficiency scores as part of their application for admittance to SUNY Oswego. This is decided on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about transferring to SUNY Oswego.

For graduate students, a minimum TOEFL score of 79 is required for admittance to the university; however, the MBA programs require 83. The minimum grade for IELTS is 6.5 for admittance into all graduate programs. Two letters of recommendation are also required as part of the application process. Learn more about applying to Oswego as a graduate student.

NOTE: Undergraduate students who do not meet the minimum requirement for English language proficiency may consider conditional admission to a degree program at SUNY Oswego through the university’s Intensive English Program (IEP).

Financial Aid

Estimated fees and expenses for the 2018-2019 academic year are as follows:

  • Undergraduate tuition and fees for international students: $18,220

For a total of: $33,902 estimated cost of attendance per year before scholarships

  • Graduate tuition and fees* for international students: $18,231

For a total of: $34,537 estimated cost of attendance per year

  • *Tuition and fees for the MBA graduate program are slightly higher at: $19,868 per year

For a total of: $36,174 estimated cost of attendance per year

Scholarships available to international students:

All undergraduate international students – both first year and transfers – are eligible for the Destination Oswego Scholarship of $6,000 – $9,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. In addition to this, first-year students who have taken the SAT/ACT may also be considered for several merit-based scholarships. International transfer students may qualify for a Transfer Achievement Scholarship of $1,000, renewable for one year.

Graduate assistantship opportunities are available for all matriculated graduate students.

Click here for a full list of estimated costs, fees, and scholarships for international students for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Student Activities and Campus Life

With over 200 different clubs and organizations on campus, SUNY Oswego students have plenty of opportunities to meet new friends, share their interests with others, develop their resumes, and get involved in the community. In addition to the many academic clubs available on campus (like Arts Alive, the Business Management Club, and the Computer Science Association, to name a few), international students may also be interested in:

Location

Thousand Islands Seaway

State University of New York at Oswego

Contact

Maria Kopnitsky
International Enrollment Manager

Honghua (Helena) Zhao
International Recruitment and Partnership Specialist

Visa Information

Does your institution issue I-20 for F-1 visa status and/or DS-2019 for J-1 visa status?
Yes. I-20s are issued for F-1 visa, and DS-2019 for J-1 visas.

Cost of Attendance & Financial Assistance

Undergraduate tuition for international students: $16,320
For a total of: $34,108 estimated cost of attendance

Graduate* tuition for international students: $19,410
For a total of: $31,000 estimated cost of attendance

*Tuition for the MBA graduate program is slightly higher, at: $21,047
For a total of: $32,637 estimated cost of attendance

All admitted international students are eligible for the Destination Oswego Scholarship of between $6,000 – $9,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. In addition to this, first-year students who have taken the SAT/ACT may also be considered for several merit-based scholarships.

International transfer students may qualify for a Transfer Achievement Scholarship of $1,000, renewable for one year.

Graduate assistantship opportunities are available for all matriculated graduate students.

Click here for a full list of estimated costs, fees, and scholarships for international students.

Major Areas of Study

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
Arts and Humanities
Arts, Visual, and Performing
Bioethics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business
Communication and Journalism
Communications Technologies
Computer and Information Sciences
Counseling and Social Work
Education, Teaching ESL
Engineering
Engineering Technologies
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health and Medicine
Health Sciences
History
Languages, Intensive English as Second Language
Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies
Math and Statistics
Mental and Social Health Services
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
Public and Social Services
Science Technologies
Science, Math, and Technology
Social Sciences

 

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