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Summary
SUNY College--Cortland is a public institution that was founded in 1868. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,371, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 191 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. SUNY College--Cortland's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 79. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,574 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,624 (2012-13).
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SUNY Cortland is a comprehensive college of arts and sciences offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and a variety of professional fields. We are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the community. Quality teaching has been the highest priority since our founding in 1868. We are committed to a comprehensive curriculum, building on our traditional strengths in teacher education and physical education and enhancing our high-quality programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Our students gain skills, knowledge, and conceptual understanding in their discipline; furthermore, they grow intellectually and acquire fundamental life skills and values. Among these are a desire to learn, an ability to critically think, training in technology, an awareness of discovery, an appreciation of diversity, and a respect for physical and emotional well-being. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1868 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $19,873,204 |
Applying
When applying to SUNY College--Cortland, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due April 1. The application fee at SUNY College--Cortland is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 41.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 41.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | April 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at SUNY College--Cortland is 17:1, and the school has 36.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at SUNY College--Cortland include: Education; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83.0 percent.
Student Life
SUNY College--Cortland has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,371, with a gender distribution of 42.9 percent male students and 57.1 percent female students. At this school, 50.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 50.0 percent of students live off campus. SUNY College--Cortland is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 7,331 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
SUNY College--Cortland offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. SUNY College--Cortland also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at SUNY College--Cortland, 30 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at SUNY College--Cortland.
| Students who have cars on campus | 30% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At SUNY College--Cortland, 61.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,192.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,574 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,624 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,060 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
