SUNY Cortland
About SUNY Cortland
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
SUNY Cortland is a public university in Cortland, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. It is known for its education, physical education, and sport management programs and has a strong campus community.
Founded
1868
Location
Cortland, New York
Students
6,928
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
59.8%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
68%
Near national average
In-State Tuition
$8,874
Out-of-state: $18,784
Avg Net Price
$22,345
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$60,236
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
59.8 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
$50
Early
Nov 15
Regular
Rolling
With a 59.8% acceptance rate, SUNY Cortland admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
SAT Scores
N/A
Not reported
ACT Scores
25/ 36
Average: 25 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
68% complete their degree within six years
Retention
81.1%
4-Year Grad
51%
6-Year Grad
65%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
58.1%
$/Student
$11.1K
Class Size
Medium
While 51% finish in 4 years, 81.1% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$8,874
In-State
$18,784
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$15,560
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,108
After Financial Aid
$22,345
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,550
Receive Grants
27.4%
Take Loans
60.7%
The full cost of attendance is about $28,108/yr for in-state students, including $15,560 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $22,345. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $18,784.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at SUNY Cortland fund their education.
While in School
27.4%
Get Grants
Free money
60.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$72,219
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$21,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$228/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $21,500 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends SUNY Cortland.
Gender
52.9%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,901
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,027
Graduates
27.1%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
2.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 27.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
5,901
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
SUNY Cortland fields 17 varsity teams with 931 student athletes, about 16% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III with football
Conference
SUNYAC
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
17
Biggest: Track and Field (Indoor)
Student Athletes
931
16% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
568
Men
363
Women
11
Men's Teams
14
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of SUNY Cortlandearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$60,236
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$42K
252 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$28K
247 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$38K
160 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$32K
95 grads
1yr Earnings
Special Education and Teaching
$74K
94 grads
4yr Earnings
Business/Managerial Economics
$41K
89 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $47K at six years, $45K at eight, and $60K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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