Office of Learning Services at SUNY Oswego

What Office of Learning Services at SUNY Oswego does

SUNY Oswego is a public state university within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, founded in 1861 as a teacher-training institution and now operating as a comprehensive four-college university offering 70+ undergraduate majors, 40+ graduate programs, online degrees, microcredentials, and accelerated 4+1 bachelor's-to-master's pathways. The university serves 6,500+ undergraduate and graduate students across seven primary segments including traditional undergraduates, adult learners, transfer students, veterans, graduate students, first-generation students, and an international cohort from 50+ countries. Educational delivery spans a 700-acre lakeside main campus in Oswego, a downtown Syracuse branch campus, and online modalities powered by the Brightspace learning management system, with supporting platforms including Starfish for student success tracking, Curriculog for curriculum management, and Technolutions Slate for admissions CRM.

The business model combines four revenue streams: tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate enrollment, SUNY system and New York State operating appropriations, University Advancement fundraising through alumni and corporate partnerships, and auxiliary services from housing, dining, and athletics. Pricing follows a per-unit tuition model ($105.99 per undergraduate credit unit across three colleges, $115.99 for Communication/Media/Arts, $131.99 per master-level unit) with 90% of undergraduates receiving financial aid at an average $10,000 per recipient and $81.9M disbursed annually in scholarships, grants, and loans. Marketing is omnichannel, anchored by a 275M-impression digital ad campaign (FY2024-25, up from 82M prior year) and supported by student ambassador programs, regional sponsorships, and event-driven recruitment. Multiple program-level accreditations (MSCHE, AACSB, ABET for CS and Engineering, AAQEP) and the 160-year institutional legacy provide defensive moats, while the strategic plan 'Transforming Lives, Igniting Possibilities' and Vision 4040 (4,000 degrees annually by 2040) frame the forward growth agenda.

Name

Office of Learning Services at SUNY Oswego

Legal name

State University of New York at Oswego

Website

https://ww1.oswego.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Office of Learning Services at SUNY Oswego operates within a public state university serving 6,500+ students across undergraduate, graduate, online, microcredential, and 4+1 pathway programs delivered through a main lakeside campus, a Syracuse branch, and Brightspace-powered online modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faculty-Led Study Tours & Embedded Short Programs (Home Institution-Led) (EDAIAIAJ), Field Schools & Experiential Academic Programs (Archaeology, Ecology, etc.) (EDAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Online university programs
• Microcredentials and certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including in-state and out-of-state rates, as well as various student fees for services and activities.
2. State Funding (SUNY System): Operational funding from the State University of New York system and New York State government allocations.
3. University Advancement/Development: Fundraising through the Division of University Advancement, including alumni donations, corporate partnerships, and planned giving programs.
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from housing, dining services, and other student life auxiliary operations including athletics and campus events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Office of Learning Services at SUNY Oswego provides comprehensive higher education services including 70+ undergraduate majors, 40+ graduate programs, online degrees, microcredentials, and accelerated 4+1 pathways through four academic colleges. Programs are delivered on a 700-acre lakeside main campus in Oswego, a downtown Syracuse branch campus, and online via Brightspace LMS, serving 6,500+ students from 50+ countries.

Product overview

SUNY Oswego is a premier public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The institution provides a single unified academic offering structured as undergraduate majors/minors, graduate degree programs, online learning, and a Syracuse branch campus. Programs include over 70 undergraduate majors, 40+ graduate programs, microcredentials, accelerated 4+1 pathways, and summer/winter sessions. The academic portfolio is organized across four colleges: College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Engineering; College of Business and Entrepreneurship; College of Communication, Media and the Arts; and College of Education, Health and Human Services. Programs are delivered on the main 700-acre lakeside campus, at the downtown Syracuse location, and through online modalities using the Brightspace learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Over 70 undergraduate majors and 70+ minors offering comprehensive arts and sciences education along with professional studies for traditional students pursuing four-year bachelor's degrees.
• Graduate Programs More than 40 graduate programs including master's degrees, advanced certificates, and doctoral-level coursework across multiple colleges, supported by 120+ graduate assistantships annually and $800,000+ in institutional support.
• Online Programs Flexible online degree and certificate programs designed for remote learners, powered by Brightspace digital learning environment, supporting working adults and students needing flexible scheduling.
• SUNY Oswego at Syracuse Downtown Syracuse branch campus at 2 Clinton Square offering bachelor's degree completion programs, graduate degrees, and professional development for transfer students, adult learners, and working professionals in Central New York.
• 4+1 Pathways Accelerated pathways allowing eligible undergraduates to take graduate coursework during their last semester and complete a master's degree in one additional year.
• Microcredentials Focused credentials designed to build practical, in-demand skills that can stack toward larger degree programs, supporting workforce development and career advancement.
• Summer and Winter Sessions Accelerated summer and winter term courses enabling students to complete degrees faster or catch up on coursework, with differential tuition rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates are employed or continuing education within one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emsi Burning GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts comprehensive economic impact studies measuring SUNY Oswego's influence on the regional economy, business community, students, taxpayers, and society. Study provides data on $419.4 million annual impact and 5,541 jobs supported.
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported development of university's strategic plan 'Transforming Lives, Igniting Possibilities.' University was one of five campuses selected to participate in national conversation on post-secondary value. AASCU is advocacy organization representing 520 regional public universities nationwide.
• Institute of International Education (IIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards program for innovation and leadership in international education. IIE publishes annual Open Doors report funded by U.S. Department of State recognizing institutions for study abroad enrollment and diversity.
• Diversity AbroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards program recognizing excellence in international education diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition for academic exchange and collaboration with Chinese institutions and scholars.
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)coreOthersRegional accreditor for higher education institutions; SUNY Oswego maintains accreditation through this body.
• Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)coreOthersAccrediting body for educator preparation programs; SUNY Oswego's education programs maintain accreditation.
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)coreOthersBusiness school accreditation body; College of Business and Entrepreneurship holds AACSB accreditation.
• ABET (Computing Accreditation Commission)coreOthersAccredits Computer Science BS program under General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
• ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission)coreOthersAccredits Electrical & Computer Engineering BS and Software Engineering BS programs.
• Centro (Public Transit)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic bus service connecting SUNY Oswego campus with William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center in Syracuse, providing transportation access for students and visitors.
• GreyhoundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-city bus service offering student discounts with connections at William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center in Syracuse.
• AmtrakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPassenger rail service with student fares connecting through William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center in Syracuse to SUNY Oswego via Centro bus.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SUNY Brockport: SUNY public university in Brockport, NY, with comparable enrollment, liberal arts and professional programs, and similar rankings profile. Direct competitor for upstate New York students.
• SUNY Geneseo: Another SUNY comprehensive public university at Geneseo, NY, serving ~5,000 students with strong liberal arts focus and similar rankings tier in Regional Universities North. Direct counterpart within the same SUNY system competing for overlapping in-state applicants.
• SUNY Oneonta: SUNY public university in Oneonta, NY, with similar size, undergraduate focus, and Regional Universities North positioning. Direct competitor in the SUNY comprehensive-tier enrollment funnel.
• SUNY New Paltz: SUNY public university in New Paltz, NY, with ~7,000 students and similar undergraduate-focused model with strong regional draw in the Hudson Valley. Comparable size, tuition, and academic profile within the SUNY system.
• SUNY Cortland: SUNY public university in Cortland, NY, with comparable undergraduate enrollment, strong education and health programs, and similar Regional Universities North ranking tier. Direct competitor for in-state applicants and transfer students.
• SUNY Plattsburgh: SUNY public university in Plattsburgh, NY, with similar size, undergraduate-focused model, and regional appeal in upstate New York. Direct in-system competitor for traditional and transfer students.
• SUNY Potsdam: SUNY public university in Potsdam, NY, with comparable enrollment scale including strong education and arts programs, competing in the same upstate regional market.
• SUNY Fredonia: SUNY public university in Fredonia, NY, with similar comprehensive profile, undergraduate emphasis, and Regional Universities North ranking landscape. Direct in-system peer for tuition, programs, and enrollment.

Regional players

• Le Moyne College: Private Jesuit university in Syracuse, NY, competing for the same Central New York students, particularly adult learners and transfer students that SUNY Oswego's Syracuse campus targets. Similar program portfolio but with private tuition pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Stony Brook University: SUNY system's flagship public research university with significantly larger scale, broader research portfolio, and stronger national brand. Sets the upper-bound benchmark for SUNY brand value while competing for top in-state applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SUNYOswego
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/office-of-learning-services-at-suny-oswego

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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