State University of New York at Cortland
PublicCortland, NY
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against State University of New York at Cortland's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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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