SUNY Cortland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #559 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #510 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 221 | In New York State |
| #583 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 5,993
- Graduates
- 697
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 60% and is among the top 21% 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 | 60% | 54% | 64% |
| Applicants | 11,711 | 5,315 | 6,396 |
| Admissions | 7,001 | 2,876 | 4,125 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,340 | 638 | 702 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,317 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
443 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5103 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 801 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 300 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 189 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 156 (2%) |
| Asian | 94 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (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
- $9,369
- 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 | 3,077 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,960 |
| Room charge | $8,530 |
| Meal charge | $5,430 |
SUNY Cortland majors
SUNY Cortland has granted 1,429 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs and 222 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 | 165 | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 133 | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 95 | 46 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 114 | 9 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 86 | 22 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 89 | |
| Communication, General | 77 | |
| Psychology, General | 77 | |
| Criminology | 70 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 50 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 48 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |
| General Studies | 38 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 27 | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 27 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 21 | 4 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 20 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | 15 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 16 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 16 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 2 |
| Health Teacher Education | 7 | 8 |
| History, General | 15 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 13 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |
| Digital Arts | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 10 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Outdoor Education | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Sports Studies | 7 | |
| Conservation Biology | 6 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |
| Musical Theatre | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |
| Archeology | 1 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,429 | 222 |
SUNY Cortland has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 61% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY Cortland has published 3,204 scientific papers with 47,316 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Philosophy, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 163 |
| 1992 | 29 | 168 |
| 1993 | 26 | 200 |
| 1994 | 39 | 156 |
| 1995 | 38 | 168 |
| 1996 | 40 | 195 |
| 1997 | 31 | 219 |
| 1998 | 36 | 255 |
| 1999 | 51 | 303 |
| 2000 | 40 | 351 |
| 2001 | 43 | 420 |
| 2002 | 34 | 547 |
| 2003 | 45 | 602 |
| 2004 | 43 | 658 |
| 2005 | 62 | 874 |
| 2006 | 47 | 956 |
| 2007 | 60 | 1106 |
| 2008 | 71 | 1236 |
| 2009 | 84 | 1379 |
| 2010 | 84 | 1410 |
| 2011 | 89 | 1781 |
| 2012 | 79 | 1841 |
| 2013 | 94 | 2016 |
| 2014 | 73 | 2107 |
| 2015 | 109 | 2324 |
| 2016 | 131 | 2180 |
| 2017 | 113 | 2286 |
| 2018 | 129 | 2597 |
| 2019 | 119 | 2586 |
| 2020 | 94 | 3154 |
| 2021 | 127 | 3387 |
| 2022 | 115 | 3259 |
| 2023 | 112 | 3078 |
SUNY Cortland alumni
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Kevin James
- Occupations
- television actorcomedianactorvoice actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Kevin George Knipfing, known professionally as Kevin James, is an American comedian and actor. He began his career by performing stand-up at comedy 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
- children's writerfilm actorwriterprofessional wrestleractor
- Biography
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Michael Francis Foley is an American retired professional wrestler and author. He is signed to WWE under the company's "Legends" program, acting as a company ambassador.
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Aljamain Sterling
- Occupations
- amateur wrestlermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Aljamain Sterling is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he is the 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 the former Cage Fury Fighting Championship Bantamweight Champion. Sterling holds the UFC bantamweight division records for most wins, most consecutive wins, and most consecutive title defenses. As of August 22, 2023, he is #1 in UFC bantamweight rankings, and as of January 23, 2024, he is #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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Jake Steinfeld
- Occupations
- professional fitness coachactor
- Biography
-
Jake Steinfeld is an American actor, fitness personality, entrepreneur, and producer. He develops businesses through the "Body by Jake" brand.
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 | 1,032 |
| 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 |