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State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY

Tuition

$8,874

Acceptance

60%

Students

6,771

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,874

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,784

Avg On-Campus Living

$15,560

Avg Off-Campus Living

$15,600

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$24,434
Net price (after aid)$22,345

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$12,550
$30k – $48k$16,453
$48k – $75k$20,102
$75k – $110k$21,636
$110k+$25,853

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$60,236
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.8×

Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants27%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans61%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

68%

Freshman Retention

81%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$8.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Out-of-state value

$18.8k below avg

Strong post-grad earnings

$60.2k above avg

Manageable graduate debt

$21.5k below avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$8.9k

below avg

Out-of-state

$18.8k

below avg

Net price

$22.3k

Pell

27%

Median debt

$21.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$60.2k

above avg

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

60%

SAT range

992 - 1257

ACT range

20 - 27

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Cortland, NY 13045

Academics

Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 612 of State University of New York at Cortland's 6,780 students (9%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 1,619 (24%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

State University of New York at Cortland reported conferring credentials in 45 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Frequently asked questions

About State University of New York at Cortland

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is State University of New York at Cortland located?
State University of New York at Cortland is located in Cortland, NY, in the United States.
What type of institution is State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at State University of New York at Cortland is approximately 60%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,874 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland reports total enrollment of approximately 6,771 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does State University of New York at Cortland actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at State University of New York at Cortland is approximately $22,345 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,550 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $25,853. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
State University of New York at Cortland reports a graduation rate of approximately 68%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of State University of New York at Cortland have?
Students who borrowed at State University of New York at Cortland left with a median of approximately $21,500 in federal loans, and about 61% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of State University of New York at Cortland earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $60,236 for students who received federal financial aid at State University of New York at Cortland. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about State University of New York at Cortland?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with State University of New York at Cortland.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 45 fields State University of New York at Cortland reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields State University of New York at Cortland reported conferring credentials in during 2023-24, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas399Graduate157 graduate · 242 bachelor's
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness308Graduate29 graduate · 279 bachelor's
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods183Graduate13 graduate · 170 bachelor's
Special Education and Teaching106Graduate18 graduate · 88 bachelor's
Business/Managerial Economics92Bachelor's
Psychology, General88Bachelor's
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services69Graduate15 graduate · 54 bachelor's
History64Bachelor's
Biology, General53Bachelor's
Educational Administration and Supervision49Graduate
Communication and Media Studies48Bachelor's
Criminology48Bachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities41Bachelor's
Sociology23Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026

Facts on this profile of State University of New York at Cortland are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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