State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY · Public · offers Graduate degrees
60%Acceptance rate
$22,345Average net price / year
68%Graduation rate
$60,236Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
5,901Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,874
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,784
- Total cost of attendance
- $28,108
- Room & board
- $15,560
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $22,345
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $12,550
- $30–48k
- $16,453
- $48–75k
- $20,102
- $75–110k
- $21,636
- $110k+
- $25,853
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 59.8%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $46,535
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $60,236
- Median debt (graduates)
- $21,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Students with federal loans
- 61%
Programs: what graduates earn
28 of 72 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 13 | $59,909 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 116 | $58,486 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 | $55,507 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | $49,974 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | $47,093 | $27,333 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42 | $83,130 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,901
- Graduate students
- 1,461
- Part-time
- 2%
- Women / men
- 53% / 47%
- White
- 76%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 4%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $68,013 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 58%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www2.cortland.edu
- Also known as
- SUNY Cortland
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Education – 35% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 19% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at Cortland?
59.8% of applicants were admitted.
How much does State University of New York at Cortland cost?
The average net price after grants is $22,345 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,874 and the full cost of attendance is $28,108.
How much do State University of New York at Cortland graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $60,236 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.