Tuition (in-state)$9,500
Student : faculty15:1
Acceptance60%
Enrollment6,500
Walk score48
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Education
| Programs | Education, kinesiology, sport management, biology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 68% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $9,500 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,500 |
| Room and board | $11,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 15:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55-70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 68%
Location and walk score
48/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Cortland
- Campus events and athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 780 |
|---|
- Master's programs in business, education and health professions
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$48,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months84%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the Cortland, NY region
- See the institution's first-destination report for named employers
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
60%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career center internship placements
- Faculty-mentored undergraduate research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 78,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers across the Cortland region plus national firms |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | SUNYAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Merit scholarshipsAwarded on admission based on academic record · Deadline: Automatic on admission
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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