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State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY · Public · Distant town · Website

Admission rate
60%
Accessible
Average net price
$22,125
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings
$67,781
10 years after enrolling

Summary

State University of New York at Cortland is a public college in Cortland, NY with 5,901 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,125 per year ($11,186 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,781 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
60%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
15,867
Fall 2023
Admitted
8,046
Fall 2023
Yield
15%
of admitted students enrolled

What State University of New York at Cortland looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$28,670
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$8,874
Out-of-state tuition
$18,984

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$11,186
  • $30–48k$13,764
  • $48–75k$19,448
  • $75–110k$21,558
  • $110k+$26,234

Get a personal estimate with State University of New York at Cortland's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Freshman retention
81%
Median earnings
$67,781
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
5,901
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
29%
  • White76%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black4%
  • Asian1%

State University of New York at Cortland FAQ

What is State University of New York at Cortland's acceptance rate?+

State University of New York at Cortland admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is State University of New York at Cortland test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to State University of New York at Cortland?+

In Fall 2023, 15,867 students applied to State University of New York at Cortland and 8,046 were admitted; 1,217 enrolled.

Does State University of New York at Cortland consider legacy status?+

No. State University of New York at Cortland reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does State University of New York at Cortland require an essay?+

State University of New York at Cortland reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does State University of New York at Cortland cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,670 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,125.

What is State University of New York at Cortland's graduation rate?+

72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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