SUNY Cortland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2094 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #565 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #514 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 221 | In New York State |
| #659 of 1,011 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 5,905
- Graduates
- 875
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- cortland.edu
SUNY Cortland Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
SUNY Cortland has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 43% | 57% |
| Applicants | 15,867 | 6,966 | 8,901 |
| Admissions | 8,046 | 3,012 | 5,034 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,216 | 523 | 693 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,619 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
612 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5243 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 787 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 264 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 146 (2%) |
| Asian | 81 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,034
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,980 | $23,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fee in-state | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,745 | $1,745 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,110 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,710 |
| Room charge | $8,710 |
| Meal charge | $7,000 |
SUNY Cortland majors
SUNY Cortland has granted 1,431 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs and 230 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY Cortland.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 186 | 21 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 146 | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 131 | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 91 | 22 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 94 | 17 |
| Psychology, General | 93 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 88 | |
| Communication, General | 74 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 71 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 50 | |
| Criminology | 48 | |
| General Studies | 43 | |
| Sociology, General | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | |
| History, General | 23 | 2 |
| Health Teacher Education | 6 | 18 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 24 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 19 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | 15 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | 5 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | 6 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 13 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 13 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 13 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 12 | |
| Musical Theatre | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 11 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | 4 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 10 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 8 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Sports Studies | 7 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | |
| Conservation Biology | 6 | |
| Outdoor Education | 6 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Archeology | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Digital Arts | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,431 | 230 |
SUNY Cortland has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY Cortland has published 3,481 scientific papers with 66,519 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 30 | 271 |
| 1993 | 24 | 276 |
| 1994 | 39 | 252 |
| 1995 | 40 | 275 |
| 1996 | 39 | 328 |
| 1997 | 33 | 323 |
| 1998 | 36 | 342 |
| 1999 | 52 | 415 |
| 2000 | 43 | 451 |
| 2001 | 44 | 589 |
| 2002 | 35 | 674 |
| 2003 | 46 | 759 |
| 2004 | 43 | 832 |
| 2005 | 62 | 1115 |
| 2006 | 51 | 1145 |
| 2007 | 71 | 1306 |
| 2008 | 81 | 1455 |
| 2009 | 76 | 1728 |
| 2010 | 89 | 1644 |
| 2011 | 88 | 2141 |
| 2012 | 82 | 2085 |
| 2013 | 97 | 2286 |
| 2014 | 83 | 2590 |
| 2015 | 114 | 2808 |
| 2016 | 148 | 2642 |
| 2017 | 126 | 3014 |
| 2018 | 130 | 3355 |
| 2019 | 129 | 3572 |
| 2020 | 107 | 4501 |
| 2021 | 135 | 4958 |
| 2022 | 131 | 4742 |
| 2023 | 124 | 4774 |
| 2024 | 128 | 4738 |
SUNY Cortland alumni
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Kevin James
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorvoice actoractorcomedian
- Biography
-
Kevin George Knipfing, known professionally as Kevin James, is an American comedian and actor. He began his career by performing stand-up comedy at clubs on Long Island in the 1980s. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007), for which he received the nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2006.
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Mick Foley
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestlerwriterfilm actorchildren's writer
- Biography
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Michael Francis Foley is an American retired professional wrestler and author. He is signed to WWE, under a Legends contract while also serving as an ambassador.
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Aljamain Sterling
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighteramateur wrestler
- Biography
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Aljamain Antoine Sterling is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Sterling is the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. He also competed for Cage Fury Fighting Championship, where he is a former Cage Fury Fighting Championship Bantamweight Champion. As of September 17, 2024, he is #9 in UFC featherweight rankings.
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Jake Steinfeld
- Occupations
- actorprofessional fitness coach
- Biography
-
Jake Steinfeld is an American actor, fitness personality, entrepreneur, and producer, known for his Body by Jake brand. He is the uncle of actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld.
General info
| Alternative names | SUNY Cortland |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Motto | Seize the Moment, Feel the Momentum |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 1,044 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Miller Building Cortland, New York, 13045-0900 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 6077532011 |