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State University of New York at Cortland

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Cortland, NY

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Located in Cortland, NY, State University of New York at Cortland is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,901 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 60% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Special Education and Teaching shows the strongest outcomes -- $74,079/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate60%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads5,901
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,108
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,236

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How State University of New York at Cortland weighs your application

From State University of New York at Cortland's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresNot considered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans61%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$61,879/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics$66,644/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$63,431/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$74,079/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$63,201/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$62,275/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$62,524/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$62,122/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$52,654/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$52,067/yr
History
History$51,043/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,687/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$56,466/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$60,027/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$56,366/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$60,296/yr
Criminology$56,593/yr
Sociology$53,524/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,077
Typical room charge$8,530
Typical board charge$5,430

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does State University of New York at Cortland look for in applicants?

Per State University of New York at Cortland's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is State University of New York at Cortland's acceptance rate?

State University of New York at Cortland in Cortland, NY admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does State University of New York at Cortland cost?

State University of New York at Cortland's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,108 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for State University of New York at Cortland?

State University of New York at Cortland's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does State University of New York at Cortland require students to live on campus?

No -- State University of New York at Cortland doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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