State University of New York at Cortland Acceptance Rate
State University of New York at Cortland is a public research university in Cortland, New York, serving roughly 5,901 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.79% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,236 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,874
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,345 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.79% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,901 98.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.03%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 27.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.1%
- Average ACT Score: 25
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,583
- Applicants (IPEDS): 15,867
- Room & Board: $15,560 annual estimate
State University of New York at Cortland: what the data shows
Common questions about State University of New York at Cortland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland is located in Cortland, NY (ZIP 13045-0900).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is State University of New York at Cortland public or private?
State University of New York at Cortland is a Public institution.
How much does State University of New York at Cortland cost?
Published tuition: $8,874 in-state, $18,784 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $22,345.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,550 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,453 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,102 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,636 |
| $110,001+ | $25,853 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,496.
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at Cortland?
Admission rate: 59.79%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is State University of New York at Cortland?
Total enrollment: 5,901 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,583 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,027 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
150%-time completion rate: 68.03%.
First-year retention: 81.1%.
What do graduates of State University of New York at Cortland earn?
Median earnings: $46,535 six years after entry; $60,236 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
27.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is State University of New York at Cortland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (168 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (164 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (143 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (137 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (116 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (98 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (92 completions)
- Psychology, General (88 completions)
- History, General (64 completions)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (54 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is State University of New York at Cortland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.79%; completion rate 68.03%; median earnings $60,236 at 10 years; net price $22,345. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,874
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at State University of New York at Cortland was $8,874.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,345
2024 Value
In 2024 State University of New York at Cortland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,345.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,345 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,496 4-Year In-State Tuition
$75,136 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,560 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,634 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,536 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for State University of New York at Cortland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at State University of New York at Cortland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for State University of New York at Cortland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,327 | $16,777 | $17,996 |
| 2014 | $7,719 | $17,369 | $18,661 |
| 2015 | $8,050 | $17,900 | $19,208 |
| 2016 | $8,106 | $17,956 | $19,101 |
| 2017 | $8,300 | $17,950 | $19,562 |
| 2018 | $8,536 | $18,316 | $18,591 |
| 2019 | $8,806 | $18,716 | $18,705 |
| 2020 | $8,677 | $18,587 | $19,273 |
| 2021 | $8,815 | $18,725 | $19,273 |
| 2022 | $8,815 | $18,725 | $19,535 |
| 2023 | $8,815 | $18,725 | $19,951 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.79% Acceptance Rate
15,867 Total Applicants
8,046 Students Admitted
1,217 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.13% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
State University of New York at Cortland reported total enrollment of about 5,901 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%), and Black or African American (3.7%). About 27.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at State University of New York at Cortland in 2024 is 5,901 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,583 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,027 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.07% 100% Completion Time
68.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.07% of students graduating from State University of New York at Cortland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 7% male / 93% female
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 74% male / 26% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 57% male / 43% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for State University of New York at Cortland.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$60,236 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
573.93% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for State University of New York at Cortland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 168 completions
2. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 164 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 143 completions
4. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 137 completions
5. Reading Teacher Education: 116 completions
6. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs: 98 completions
7. Business/Managerial Economics: 92 completions
8. Psychology, General: 88 completions
9. History, General: 64 completions
Most popular programs at State University of New York at Cortland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for State University of New York at Cortland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for State University of New York at Cortland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,557
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,144
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
State University of New York at Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 5,901 students. Student body composition includes White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%), Black or African American (3.7%). The admission rate is 59.79%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 25. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.03%. Approximately 27.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Cortland, NY 13045-0900
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 67 distinct degree programs, State University of New York at Cortland provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is State University of New York at Cortland located?
State University of New York at Cortland is located in Cortland, NY.
What is State University of New York at Cortland's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at State University of New York at Cortland is 59.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 15,867 applicants and 8,046 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does State University of New York at Cortland cost?
Reported tuition is $8,874 and average net price is $22,345 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,560 annually.
What is the student body demographics at State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,583 students, White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend State University of New York at Cortland?
About 27.1% of students at State University of New York at Cortland are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for State University of New York at Cortland?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, State University of New York at Cortland reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of State University of New York at Cortland earn?
Median earnings are $46,535 six years after entry and $60,236 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do State University of New York at Cortland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is State University of New York at Cortland public or private?
State University of New York at Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, NY.
Is State University of New York at Cortland an HBCU?
No. State University of New York at Cortland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is State University of New York at Cortland a tribal college?
No. State University of New York at Cortland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.