SUNY College at Cortland

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About SUNY College at Cortland

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

SUNY College at Cortland is a medium-sized public college located on a campus in Cortland, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,905, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The college offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.

Cortland, NY

$7,070

Avg in-state
tuition

$16,980

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1110-1230

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

26%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

66%

Unknown

3%

Black

4%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

1,760

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold20% online

Master'sCheck Bold26% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

62%

State Grant Aid

46%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,967
State Grant Aid$4,270
Institution Grant Aid$2,107
Pell Grant Aid$4,804

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

13.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
11Mathematics And Statistics.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Philosophy And Religious Studies.
14Physical Sciences.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Social Sciences.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.