Undergraduate academic requirements
- Applicant possesses the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma;
- Applicant demonstrates a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee19,075USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
Program overview
What State University of New York at Oswego says about their program:
In addition to coursework in the liberal arts, you will study in a certification area (biology, chemistry, earth sciences, English, French, German, mathematics, physics, social studies or Spanish) as well as in other arts and sciences support areas. To teach at this level, you would become proficient in your discipline, learning theories and adolescent development.
Field placements, usually starting your junior year, in diverse school settings prepare you for the head of the class. Our Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office can connect you with opportunities to learn in and lead classrooms in a diverse offering of locations. Many of our students are placed in regional schools throughout Central New York — or urban centers that include Syracuse, Rochester and New York City.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Official transcript showing confirmation of a bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL
71
- Duolingo
100
- PTE
55
- iTEP
80% or higher on the final level
- CPE
180
- CAE
180
- ISE
ISE II with minimum of Merit in all categories
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5
- TOEFL
79
- Duolingo
105
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate
- ACT Average score of 19 in both English
- SAT I (Critical Reading Section) 500
- SAT I (Evidenced Based Reading and Writing section) 500
- IGCSE First Language English C
- IB Higher Level English A Literature 4
- IB Higher Level English A Language and Literature 4
- AS Level or A Level English or English Language Subject C
- Applicant is a citizen of Australia, The Bahamas, Canada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Sierra Leone or the United Kingdom; and
- Applicant considers him/herself to be a native speaker of English and indicates this on the SUNY or Common Application; and
- Applicant was instructed entirely in English, at least at the secondary (high school) level.
Postgraduate
- UG/PG degree taught in English
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Other materials, such as a Gap and College after High School Statement, may also be required on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- All international transcripts require verification via a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation
- Original bank statement with a bank official’s signature and stamp evidencing sufficient funds for one year AND if supported by a sponsor, a completed SUNY International Student Financial Statement signed and stamped by your sponsor's bank and sponsor
- Two letters of recommendation
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$19,075 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
US$19,773 per year
- MBA tuition
US$20,781 per year
Funding
Go Oswego International Awards
- Amount
US$4,000 annually (US$2,000 per semester)
- Renewal
Renewable for up to 8 semesters (6 semesters for transfers with 24+ college credits) or graduation, whichever occurs first
First-Year Merit Scholarship
- Requirements
First-Year Merit Scholarships are competitively awarded to full-time, first-year students with a strong record of achievement in a challenging college preparatory curriculum
- Dean's First Year Amount
US$2,500 annually
- Presidential First Year Amount
US$6,000 annually
What is the cost of living near State University of New York at Oswego?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for State University of New York at Oswego
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