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SUNY Cortland

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world rank  1269

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Overview

Established in 1868, the SUNY Cortland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Cortland (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, SUNY Cortland (SUNY Cortland) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. SUNY Cortland (SUNY Cortland) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 156-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUNY Cortland also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

SUNY Cortland's Control Typepublic

Entity

SUNY Cortland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

SUNY Cortland' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

SUNY Cortland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym SUNY Cortland
Founded 1868
Motto Seize the Moment, Feel the Momentum
Colours Red and white
Mascot Blaze
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University Location

Address Miller Administration Building, Graham Avenue
Cortland
13045-0900 New York
United States
SUNY Cortland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
SUNY Cortland Phone Number +1 (607) 753 2011
SUNY Cortland Fax Number +1 (607) 753 5993

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following SUNY Cortland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify SUNY Cortland's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This SUNY Cortland's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic SUNY Cortland's admission information.

SUNY Cortland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


SUNY Cortland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has SUNY Cortland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

SUNY Cortland's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


SUNY Cortland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


SUNY Cortland's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 2000
Cortland 13045-0900
(607) 753 4712


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

SUNY Cortland has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


SUNY Cortland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


SUNY Cortland's Control Type Control Type

SUNY Cortland is a public higher education institution.


SUNY Cortland's Entity Type Entity Type

SUNY Cortland is a non-profit higher education institution.


SUNY Cortland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


SUNY Cortland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


SUNY Cortland's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

SUNY Cortland does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official SUNY Cortland's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of SUNY Cortland's main facilities:


SUNY Cortland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit SUNY Cortland's Library

SUNY Cortland's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 278,886 physical volumes, 2,163 physical media, 118,460 digital/electronic media and 238 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 58 full-time employees, including 13 librarians. SUNY Cortland's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

SUNY Cortland's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the SUNY Cortland provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,077 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

SUNY Cortland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of SUNY Cortland's main services:


SUNY Cortland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

SUNY Cortland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

SUNY Cortland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

SUNY Cortland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

SUNY Cortland's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


SUNY Cortland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

SUNY Cortland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important SUNY Cortland's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR), Council on Accreditation
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important SUNY Cortland's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • State University of New York (SUNY) System
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some SUNY Cortland's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

SUNY Cortland's Facebook page SUNY Cortland's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

SUNY Cortland's X (formerly Twitter) page SUNY Cortland's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

SUNY Cortland's YouTube channel SUNY Cortland's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

SUNY Cortland's Instagram page SUNY Cortland's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

SUNY Cortland's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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