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State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NYPublicTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
State University of New York at Cortland is a public institution located in the town setting of Cortland, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math585 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite25 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing6% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,079
Earnings 5yr: $70,344
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,204
Earnings 5yr: $64,315
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,644
Earnings 5yr: $75,120
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,285
Earnings 5yr: $60,714
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,431
Earnings 5yr: $57,625
Debt: $23,874
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,201
Earnings 5yr: $62,533
Debt: $25,837
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,148
Earnings 5yr: $63,725
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,524
Earnings 5yr: $60,772
Debt: $26,995
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,275
Earnings 5yr: $60,026
Debt: $25,902
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,122
Earnings 5yr: $67,773
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,879
Earnings 5yr: $68,861
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,296
Earnings 5yr: $74,191
Debt: $24,138
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,027
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,719
Earnings 5yr: $60,470
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,593
Earnings 5yr: $62,640
Debt: $21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,556
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,466
Earnings 5yr: $61,501
Debt: $25,681
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,366
Earnings 5yr: $56,613
Debt: $23,616
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,524
Earnings 5yr: $59,571
Debt: $25,379
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,654
Earnings 5yr: $55,333
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,345
In-State Tuition$8,874
Out-of-State Tuition$18,784
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,535
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,236
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$83,995
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