SUNY Oswego, New York
SUNY Oswego is a community of 3,564 people in Oswego County, New York.
Why visit SUNY Oswego
Townapedia lists 41 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light, Oswego Cinema 7, H. Lee White Marine Museum and Oswego City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 140 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in SUNY Oswego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About SUNY Oswego
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego or Oswego State) is a public university in Oswego, New York, United States. It has a total student population of 6,756 and the campus size is 700 acres (280 ha). SUNY Oswego offers more than 120 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in four colleges: College of Business and Entrepreneurship, College of Communication, Media, and the Arts, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, and the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Engineering.
From the Wikipedia article State University of New York at Oswego (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Oswego Cinema 7
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
138 West 2nd Street, Oswego
Museums and landmarks41
H. Lee White Marine Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
Oswego, New York
1 West 1st Street N, Oswego
Jul-Aug PH,Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Sep-Jun PH,Mo-Su 13:00-17:00
Oswego City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Rathaus in New York, United States of America
13 West Oneida Street, Oswego
Brosemer Brewery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Oswego, New York state, USA
Buckhout-Jones Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Daniel and Miriam Pease House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Derrick Boat No. 8
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Ship in Oswego, New York
Edwin W. and Charlotte Clarke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Oswego, New York, NRHP-listed
Fort Ontario
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
State historic site of New York, United States
Franklin Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
NRHP-listed in Oswego County
George B. Sloan Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Oswego, New York, listed on the NRHP in Oswego County, New York
Hamilton and Rhoda Littlefield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hunter-Oliphant Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
29 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes21
La Parrilla
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
156 West 2nd Street, Oswego
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
Kiyomi Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
311 West Seneca Street, Oswego
Hong Kong Chinese Food & Sushi
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
41 West Bridge Street, Oswego
9 more on the map.
History
SUNY Oswego was founded in 1861 as the "Oswego Primary Teachers Training School" by Edward Austin Sheldon, who introduced a revolutionary teaching methodology Oswego Movement in American education. In 1942 the New York Legislature elevated it from a normal school to a degree-granting teachers' college, Oswego State Teachers College, which was a founding and charter member of the State University of New York system in 1948. In 1962 the college broadened its scope to become a liberal arts college.
From the History section of State University of New York at Oswego on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
74 West 6th Street, Oswego
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of SUNY Oswego
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 44.7 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 35.3 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 17.1 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 66°F | 48°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 30.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oswego Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oswego County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Oswego 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Minetto 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Fulton 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Fair Haven 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Mexico 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Phoenix 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Wolcott 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Pulaski 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Radisson 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Baldwinsville 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New York - Sheldon Hall - 20240227141145, LoganTheHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Ontario 5, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oswego Yacht Club, Electro22, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tanner Block, Doug Kerr ( Dougtone ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buckhout-Jones Building, Doug Kerr ( Dougtone ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- RICHARDSON-BATES HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingsford Historic District Oswego NY Nov 10, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nash tugboat, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oswego Armory, Smerdis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pontiac Hotel Oswego, LoganTheHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oswego City Library, East Second & East Oneida Streets, Oswego (Oswego County, New York), Design Photographers (Paul L. and Sally L. Gordon), Public domain
- Sheldon Hall - State University of New York at Oswego, Lordvaluemart, Public domain
- Safe Haven, Jojomojopete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Ontario Sunset1, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario Sunset2, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario Sunset 5, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset051902d, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 7, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset051902e, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 8, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 6, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 4, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset051902a, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset051902b, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario Sunset3, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sunset051902c, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario Sunset4, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 3, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lake Ontario 5, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sydney Marler at Genius Olympiad, Starcluster13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Sloan House, LoganTheHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Myron Pardee House (1847), 8 Montcalm St., GerryH, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DSC 0321 (531016424), wtrtwnguy from Akron, OH, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Branta bernicla 38683792, Cullen Hanks, CC BY 4.0
- Franklin Square Oswego, LoganTheHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Oswego, New York - Large Letter Postcard (49343744013), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Former St. Stephen the King RC Church, Oswego, New York - 20210221, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Market House Oswego NY Nov 08, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodruff Block Building 2010, Pocketbatman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oswego River - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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