SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta is a college in Oneonta with a liberal arts and sciences focus, known for accessible faculty, committed students and a tradition of community service built into the curriculum. It began in 1889 as a state normal school for training teachers, and it has grown into a full liberal arts college.

In 1948 it became a founding member of the State University of New York system, and it has since earned recognition for community engagement and an affordable education. The campus sits just up the road from the tight-knit city of Oneonta, and its arts and performance spaces draw visitors as well as students.

What to Know

• The college began in 1889 as a state normal school.
• It was a founding member of SUNY in 1948.
• Community service and civic partnerships are part of the curriculum.
• The college has a strong alumni network around the world.
• The college is featured by Destination Oneonta and This Is Cooperstown.