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State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,535

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

69%

Annual Tuition

$8,815

At a Glance

Total Students

5,896

Retention Rate

81%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

60%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

SUNY Cortland is a public university with an acceptance rate of 50.7% and a student body of 5,896. The in-state tuition is $8,815. The university has a retention rate of 80.8% and a graduation rate of 68.5%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $34,559, increasing to $46,535 after five years and $60,236 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 60.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$35k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$60k

10 YEARS

Top 46% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of State University of New York at Cortland report earnings of $34,559 one year after graduation. Five years post-graduation, earnings increase to $46,535, and after ten years, earnings reach $60,236. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 60.2% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a student body of 5,896 students and an acceptance rate of 50.7%. The graduation rate is 68.5%, and the retention rate is 80.8%. In-state tuition costs $8,815.

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Campus Location

Cortland, New York

Cortland, NY 13045-0900

State University of New York at Cortland is located in Cortland, New York. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

State University of New York at Cortland has an acceptance rate of 50.7%.