Value proposition

We nurture a community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming and skiing.

Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management and culture. The college’s indeed.com rating is 4.5, with one recent review noting that it is the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.