
Cortland, NY
Open Admissions
Graduation
State University of New York at Cortland is a public four-year institution located in Cortland, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 5,896 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 51%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 68%. Graduates earn a median salary of $60,236 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,951 per year.
Acceptance Rate
51%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
68%
Enrollment
5,896
Total students
Median Earnings
$60,236
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,815
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,725
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,951
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
ACT Composite
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$79,804
10-Year Earnings
$602,360
ROI Multiple
7.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students