Bachelor in Women's Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for New York State residents is $7,200 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $18,000 per year..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in advocacy, policy, education, and social services. The programme examines gender and inequality through the lenses of race, class, sexuality, and ability. Students engage with feminist theories and research methods across historical and cultural contexts. The curriculum includes coursework and experiential learning focused on social justice and equity.

Focus areas include feminist theories, research methodologies, queer and transgender perspectives, intersectionality, gender and social justice, activism.

The major requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and experiential learning. Students complete internships and present work at the annual Student Symposium.

Graduates enter roles as advocates, counselors, public policy analysts, social workers, journalists, and legal or legislative staff.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent and official transcripts are required. Submission of a personal statement is not required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. In Person, Full-Time, Four-Year Duration. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 70% of applicants.

Student life at SUNY Oneonta includes more than 150 clubs and organizations, along with 6,844 campus events and activities offered last year. The campus is known for its scenic setting, beautiful views and college-town atmosphere. Students can take part in campus activities, explore the surrounding community and connect through a welcoming campus environment. An international student from India is featured among the college’s student profiles.

Academic study combines choice with practical experience. SUNY Oneonta offers more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than a dozen graduate programs, including in-person and online master’s degree and certificate options. Students can explore subjects across the sciences and humanities, with examples including physics, biology with a pre-veterinary concentration, mathematics and digital and studio art. Hands-on learning is central to the college experience, with opportunities designed to help students prepare for future work and study.

International students should review admission criteria, financial aid information and application requirements before applying. Out-of-state costs listed by the college include $18,020 in tuition, $1,761 in fees and $17,240 for housing and meals, with an $8,000 NYS Advantage Award shown in the published estimate. The college also awarded $8.9 million in scholarships in 2024-25. Student-led campus tours and a virtual tour offer ways to learn more about Oneonta before enrolling.