SUNY College at Cortland

Cortland, New York
4-year Public university
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Overview

SUNY College—Cortland is a public institution established in 1868 with suburban setting located at Cortland, NY. It is ranked 60 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,850; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,760. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,994. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#60 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Cortland, New York
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1868
Selectivity Low
Size Medium
5,994 Undergraduates
Website http://www2.cortland.edu/home/

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Education
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$34,612
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$19,208
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $8,850
Outstate Tuition Fee $18,760
Room and Board Fees $13,620
$32,827 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

60% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, EIKEN Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a primary language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,993 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$6,416 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $34,612
59% Students with need received Financial Aid
10.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, State Aid Form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $3,300 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

New York State Excelsior Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details For eligible students from middle-class families in New York state.
Endowed Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Students may apply online for select scholarships that are based on academic performance, financial need or other criteria determined by donors.
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Students

5,994 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
55% Students graduate within 6 years