State University of New York at Cortland — College Profile

About

SUNY Cortland is widely recognized as a premier public institution for physical education, teacher preparation, exercise science, and sport management. Offering robust programs across the health sciences, education, and liberal arts, the university fosters an active, sports-oriented campus culture centered on health, wellness, and a proud Division III athletic tradition. A standout feature of the student experience is Cortland’s unique outdoor education center on Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks, which provides immersive, hands-on environmental leadership training. School spirit truly peaks during the annual "Cortaca Jug" football rivalry against Ithaca College, one of the most celebrated traditions in small-college sports.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Cortland is a public university in Cortland, New York, United States. It was founded in 1868 and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Location

Cortland, NY, 13045-0900 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

SYR · Syracuse

36 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,874$18,784

Housing & food (on campus)$15,560$15,560

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$28,108$35,274

Average net price$22,345Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,784

In-state: $8,874

Housing & food (on campus)$15,560

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$35,274

In-state: $28,108

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $22,345

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www2.cortland.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

State University of New York at Cortland’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$17,180

Fees$1,804

Housing$9,390

Food$6,900

Total of the above$35,274

Source: www2.cortland.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,550

$30–48k

$16,453

$48–75k

$20,102

$75–110k

$21,636

$110k+

$25,853

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

68%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

56%

Back for yr 2

81%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

67% graduated · 28% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$46,535

10 yrs after entry$60,236

Debt

Median at graduation$21,500

Monthly payment$228

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$26.6k

90th percentile$30,138

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

60%

Test policy

Not required

Per College Scorecard

ACT midpoint

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Student Body

Gender

Men 47%Women 53%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

27%

First-gen

27%

Family income

$72,219

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

12%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$46,535

After 10 yrs

$60,236

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas252

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness247

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods160

Psychology, General95

Special Education and Teaching94

Business/Managerial Economics89

Communication and Media Studies75

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services50

Criminology49

History46

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities43

Biology, General37

Sociology35

Political Science and Government21

Health and Medical Administrative Services19

Public Health14

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$60M

Full-time faculty

58%

Faculty salary

$7,557/mo

Teaching spend

$11,144

per student

Federal loans

61%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile