College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
51%
Enrollment
5,896
Graduation Rate
68%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,236
Retention Rate
81%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,815
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,725
Avg Net Price
$19,951
Room & Board
$15,210
Total COA
$26,413
Median Debt
$21,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,272
$30,001–48,000
$13,846
$48,001–75,000
$18,050
$75,001–110,000
$19,602
$110,001+
$23,422
Pell Grant Rate: 27%
Federal Loan Rate: 60%
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Sticker Price$33,935
Estimated Net Price$19,951 (avg)
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State University of New York at Cortland's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
68%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,236
Retention Rate
81%
Median Debt
$21,500
Top Programs
Education
35.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
18.1%
Social Sciences
9.2%
Psychology
6.5%
Business & Marketing
6.2%
Health Professions
6.0%
Communication
5.7%
Biology
3.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.2%
History
1.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 300 | $49,343 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 191 | $52,869 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 135 | $51,884 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 124 | $63,367 |
| Psychology, General | 99 | $49,143 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 82 | $47,282 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 71 | $61,537 |
| Biology, General | 60 | $65,127 |
| Criminology | 59 | $55,104 |
| Sociology | 48 | $50,654 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 48 | $60,941 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 42 | $40,898 |
| History | 42 | $47,034 |
| Public Health | 40 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 34 | $53,451 |
Demographics
Men 47%Women 53%
White
76.1%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
2.2%
International
0.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
EDII2025-11-15
App Fee (Domestic)$50
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.