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State University of New York at Cortland

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York 13045-0900

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Public town college in Cortland

State University of New York at Cortland is a public town institution in Cortland, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,236 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,951.

Established
1868
Motto
Seize the Moment, Feel the Momentum
Mascot
Blaze
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
51%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,896Students
15:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$60,236Earnings 10yr
$19,951Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

State University of New York at Cortland Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,815
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,725
Room & Board$15,210
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$26,413
Average Net Price$19,951
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,272
$30–48K$13,846
$48–75K$18,050
$75–110K$19,602
$110K+$23,422

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,951

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

40

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,896
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.3%
Freshman Retention80.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,535
8 Years$56,579
10 Years$60,236

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,300
Men
$55,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#33
Forbes
#495
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#45

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Varsity Sports — Learfield Sports

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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