SUNY Cortland
- 4 Year
- CORTLAND, NY
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SUNY Cortland
- 4 Year
- CORTLAND, NY
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 896 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B minus
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Empire 8 Athletic Conference
SUNY Cortland Rankings
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SUNY Cortland Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1090-1240
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$17,703 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,299 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
86%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 65 responses44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 75 responses51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 75 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching183 Graduates
- Elementary Education170 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management123 Graduates
- Managerial Economics121 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science111 Graduates
- Psychology91 Graduates
- Communications86 Graduates
- Special Education and Teaching82 Graduates
- Criminology81 Graduates
- History66 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,816 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
168
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
61%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 75 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 88 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%72%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 32 responsesSimilar Colleges
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SUNY Cortland Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 896 reviews
The atmosphere is incredible, there are so many amazing people here. If you’re coming for anything fitness related (phys ed, fit dev, ex sci) you’ve definitely found the right place. The campus is a big home to opportunities. Only thing is that the parking at the top of the hill is atrocious… but if you’re a junior or senior (or living on campus) you should have no problems as you’ll probably be at the lower end of campus or walking everywhere. Definitely buy a heated jacket bc it gets very cold. Hope to see you here!
If you’re an exercise science major this school is for you. The sports are great but that’s about it. Professors are not helpful, the web system used to check grades and assignments is antiquated and in some courses not even used. Course offerings for other majors are limited and scooped up by upperclassmen during registration periods as electives making it hard to get the classes you want and/ or need for your major. The weather is atrocious - cold, snowy, rainy, and just plain out depressing most of the time. The area surrounding the college is poor and dirty. You are required to stay in on-campus housing for two years. Low-rise dormitories are terrible, rooms are small and some are even located in the basement of the building. Off campus housing options when you’re approved to move off are a collection of old, broken down houses that look like they are about to fall apart. Unless you’re recruited to play a sport here, do not go to Cortland.
My personal experience at Suny Cortland was amazing, the students, the staff, and the overall enviornment was incredible. From the very beginning I was able to go to a ton of events and social activities to meet tons of amazing people with also doing activities that I enjoyed, they made it possible for everyone there to find an event that was fun for them. There are countless sports teams, clubs, intermerals that make it possible to play a sport or become a athlete with high or low committment. During my time so far at SUNY Cortland I have been able to get a thorough education well also meeting my best friends, I have also been able to create a connection with each of my professors making it easier to complete each assginment and feel good about it. There is nothing that I would change about SUNY Cortland.