State University of New York College at Oneonta College Portrait
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State University of New York College at Oneonta
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A liberal arts college with a pre-professional focus, SUNY Oneonta provides an exceptional and affordable educational experience, valuing teaching and learning as its highest priorities. A friendly and inclusive campus, SUNY Oneonta welcomes and engages with a wide variety of people, cultures, and ideas. On its beautiful campus, the college features outstanding and accessible faculty, students committed to academics and service, nationally accredited academic programs, a range of scholarship opportunities, superior facilities and technology, and a modern athletic complex.
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Oneonta’s popular academic programs include nationally accredited programs in education, music industry, human ecology, economics & business, and many in the arts, sciences, social sciences and emerging fields. Represented in the Kiplinger’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 6,023 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 5,852 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 3,448 | 59% |
| Men | 2,404 | 41% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | <1% |
| Asian | 92 | 2% |
| African American / Black | 160 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | <1% |
| White | 4,780 | 82% |
| Two or More Races | 275 | 5% |
| International | 107 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 177 | 3% |
| Where do Oneonta undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| Other US States & Territories | 1% |
| Other Countries | 2% |
| How old are Oneonta undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 20 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 3% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 - 26 | |
| Math | 540 - 600 | |
| Critical Reading | 520 - 580 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available | ||
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.60 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 98% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $20,244.00
The cost of attendance based on 2012-2013 academic year will be updated after March 1st, 2012.
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend State University of New York College at Oneonta varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 44% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,320.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 8% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $1,828.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
Oneonta Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 18 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 75% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 96% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 253 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 42% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 15% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 86% |
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Campus-based Housing
98% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
59% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Campus safety is coordinated by university police, including 17 sworn police officers with full arrest powers. As an armed police department, patrol members respond to all emergencies (24/7, 365 days a year), dispatched by five professionally trained dispatchers. Safety enhancements include card access, blue lights, and emergency mass notification system.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
- Size and Setting
- Medium four-year, highly residential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at Oneonta
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. SUNY Oneonta participates regularly in the administration of measures intended to evaluate students' perceptions of their academic experience. For example, the College administered the National Survey of Student Engagement in 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2011, and also participates in the SUNY Student Opinion Survey every three years.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 95% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 64% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 41% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 86% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 22% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 59% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 68% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 10% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 98% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 97% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 75% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 71% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 94% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 61% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 85% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 97% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 78% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 62% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 90% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 52% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 85% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 92% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 81% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at State University of New York College at Oneonta in 2010-11 | |
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| Bachelor's | 1,384 |
| Master's | 51 |
| Total | 1,435 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
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| EDUCATION | 21% |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | 16% |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | 10% |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 9% |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | 8% |
| Links to degree programs at State University of New York College at Oneonta |
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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 93% four-year success and progress rate means that 93% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 1,145 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 501 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 84%
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Student Learning at State University of New York College at Oneonta
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
SUNY Oneonta conducts systematic assessments of its academic programs on an ongoing basis, and is in full compliance with Middle States’ and SUNY’s assessment requirements. All academic majors undergo evaluation every seven years, including a site visit by two external reviewers. For general education, every three years SUNY Oneonta assesses all ten Knowledge and Skills areas and two Competencies making up the SUNY General Education Requirement. The following academic programs are subject to rigorous accreditation/certification requirements by external agencies: Education (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education); Human Ecology (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences); Dietetics (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education); Chemistry (American Chemical Society); Economics and Business (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International); and Music (the National Association of Schools of Music).
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2007 - 08 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1146
Senior Score: 1213
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1111
Senior Score: 1072
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1164
Senior Score: 1292
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1082
Senior Score: 1079