SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY
Miller Building, Cortland, NY 13045-0900
607-753-2011

SUNY Cortland is a public university located in Cortland, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The university was founded in 1868 as the Cortland Normal School, a teacher training institution. In 1948, it became a state teachers college. In 1960, it was renamed the State University of New York at Cortland. In 1987, it attained university status and was renamed SUNY Cortland. The university is situated on a 200-acre (81-hectare) campus. It enrolls over 7,000 students. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines.

SUNY Cortland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university is comprised of five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Professional Studies, the Graduate School, and the Honors College. The School of Arts and Sciences offers degrees in the liberal arts and sciences. The School of Education offers programs leading to certification in teaching. The School of Professional Studies offers degrees in business, human resources, and public administration. The Graduate School offers master's and doctoral degrees. The Honors College offers an enriched curriculum for high-achieving students.

SUNY Cortland has a strong commitment to teaching and research. The university's faculty is engaged in a variety of scholarly and creative activities. They are dedicated to providing a quality education to their students. The university offers a wide range of student services. It has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. SUNY Cortland is a vibrant community that provides its students with a well-rounded education and the opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive environment.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 6832

Acceptance Rate: 52.20%

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www2.cortland.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www2.cortland.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $25637

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35547

Return on Investment Rating

rating stars

The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at SUNY Cortland is $101246.09. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at SUNY Cortland. For graduates of SUNY Cortland, we saw an average early-career income of $48600.00 and mid-career income of $88800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.