SUNY College At Cortland
Location and Contact Information
Cortland, NY 13045-0900USA
Main Tel: (607) 753-2011
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
The State University of New York College at Cortland is located in Cortland, New York. It was established in 1848 as the Cortland Normal School. It officially became a four-year institution in 1868. The university was one of the founding members of the State University of New York System. The main campus is spread across an area of over 190 acres. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Professional Studies
SUNY College at Cortland is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the notable alumni of the university are Ted Demme, film director and producer; Nathan L. Miller, the 43rd Governor of New York; and Zane Lamprey, television host and writer.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Selective admissions.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,145 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,045 |
| Room | $ 5,840 |
| Board | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid
SUNY Cortland participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 83% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 63% | $3,497 |
| Institutional Grant | 10% | $1,398 |
| Federal Grant | 26% | $3,723 |
| Pell Grant | 20% | $3,147 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $1,470 |
| State or Local Grant | 53% | $2,075 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 71% | $5,912 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $4,845 |
| Other Loan | 10% | $8,194 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to SUNY College At Cortland:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | 9,133 |
| 2 | SUNY College at Oswego | Oswego, NY | 8,909 |
| 3 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Potsdam, NY | 4,325 |
| 4 | SUNY College at New Paltz | New Paltz, NY | 8,205 |
| 5 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh, NY | 6,358 |
| 6 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN | 5,611 |
| 7 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL | 5,337 |
| 8 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | 9,837 |
| 9 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | 5,573 |
| 10 | Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, TX | 8,203 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,354 | 45 |
| Master | 403 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 56 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 164 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 76 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 49 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,234 in 2009-2010 (6,864 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 60% of the class.
Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.
Students under 25 years old represent 86% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 36% Women 44% All 40%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 510-590 Math 480-560
Room and Board
SUNY Cortland provides on-campus housing for 2,957 of its 6,864 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
School sports include football (New Jersey Athletic Conference), basketball (State University of New York Athletic Conference), baseball (State University of New York Athletic Conference), and track (State University of New York Athletic Conference).
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
SUNY Cortland offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology