SUNY Cortland can be found in Cortland, New York (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at SUNY Cortland.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
SUNY Cortland does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 52% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 480 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at SUNY Cortland centered around 490 to 580, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 7,224 students were enrolled in SUNY Cortland.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at SUNY Cortland. The school offers students meal plans. SUNY Cortland student athletes compete in State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Cortland
PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045-0900
General Phone: (607) 753-2011
Admissions Phone: (607) 753-4711
Financial Aid Phone: (607) 753-4717
http://www.cortland.edu
SUNY Cortland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,090 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, reading teaching, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, social studies teaching, health teaching, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 206 | sociology, economics, history, English, political science, international relations, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 143 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Media | 83 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 72 | health professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | psychology |
| Science | 35 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Cortland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,201 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 429 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 84 | 2 |
In 2005, SUNY Cortland had a total enrollment of 7,224 students (6,456 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
SUNY Cortland offers campus housing for 2,953 of its 6,456 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cortland, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,751 | 4,725 | 48% | 1,110 | 23% |
| Men | 4,368 | 1,877 | 43% | 445 | 24% |
| Women | 5,383 | 2,848 | 53% | 665 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (607) 753-4711
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,294 |
| Room and board | $ 7,496 |
| Room charge | $ 4,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,120 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Cortland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (607) 753-4717
SUNY Cortland has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $69,220 | 17 | $61,472 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $54,240 | 40 | $51,245 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $44,036 | 36 | $44,197 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $35,083 | 14 | $36,372 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $57,141 | 107 | $48,553 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 4 | $31,511 |
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $25,926 | 4 | $31,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
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, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language 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, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Cortland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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