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State University of New York at Cortland
State University of New York at Cortland is a medium, public institution located in Cortland, ny. Founded in 1868, State University of New York at Cortland offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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5,905 undergraduates
$8,815 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
50.7%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.48
Application fee
$50
Key deadlines
November
15
334 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! State University of New York at Cortland is known for one of its top majors: Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Popular majors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business/Managerial Economics
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Special Education and Teaching
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$8,815
Additional expenses
Room & board
$15,210
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,050
Cost of attendance*
$28,275
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$18,725
Additional expenses
Room & board
$15,210
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$3,050
Cost of attendance*
$38,185
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? State University of New York at Cortland has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,905, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.
Total enrollment
6,780Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
77%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
4%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about State University of New York at Cortland to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland is located in Cortland, ny.
What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
The acceptance rate for State University of New York at Cortland is 51%.
What’s the average GPA for State University of New York at Cortland?
The average high school GPA for State University of New York at Cortland students was 3.48.
How much does it cost for 4 years at State University of New York at Cortland?
The estimated cost for 4 years at State University of New York at Cortland including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $113,100.
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