PublicTownState University of New York at Cortland
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York 13045-0900
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Public town college in Cortland
State University of New York at Cortland is a public town institution in Cortland, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,236 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,951.
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Varsity Sports — Learfield Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The State University of New York Cortland was founded in 1868 as the Cortland Normal School.
- •In 1941, by an action made by the Board of Regents, the institution became a four-year college known as the "Cortland State Teachers College," where students could earn a bachelor's degree.
- •In 1948, Cortland was a founding member of the State University of New York.
- •In 1961, the college was officially renamed as the State University of New York College at Cortland.
- •On January 1, 2023, the State University of New York changed the name of the college from State University of New York College at Cortland to the State University of New York at Cortland.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Academics
Programs (68)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
40
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average