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The State University of New York College at Cortland, also called SUNY College at Cortland, is located in Cortland, New York. It was originally founded as the Cortland Normal School in the year 1848. It became a full 4-year college in 1868. The college comprises of three academic divisions which include arts and sciences, education, and professional studies. SUNY College at Cortland offers the students over 60 majors and more than 40 minors to choose from.
The main campus of the college covers more than 190 acres of land. It consists of over 25 traditional and modern buildings. The sports teams of SUNY College at Cortland are nicknamed the Red Dragons. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Mick Foley, professional wrestler; Carol E. St John, playwright and artist; Zane Lamprey, television host, actor, and writer; and R-Kal Truluck, professional football player.
SUNY Cortland can be found in Cortland, NY (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 59% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 500 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at SUNY Cortland centered around 480 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 7,056 students were enrolled in SUNY Cortland.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. SUNY Cortland offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY 13045-0900
General Phone: (607) 753-2011
http://www.cortland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 904 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, elementary/middle school admin, math teaching, education of speech impaired, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 259 | economics, history, English, sociology, political science, geography, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 247 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Media | 73 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | psychology |
| Science | 54 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | criminology |
| Medicine | 31 | health professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | community organization |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Cortland in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,275 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 379 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 41 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Cortland had a total enrollment of 7,056 students (6,645 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
SUNY Cortland offers campus housing for 3,069 of its 6,645 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 11,562 | 4,745 | 41% | 1,175 | 25% |
| Men | 6,405 | 1,901 | 30% | 479 | 25% |
| Women | 5,157 | 2,844 | 55% | 696 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,400 |
| Room and board | $ 9,350 |
| Room charge | $ 5,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Cortland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284300)
SUNY Cortland has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 46 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $81,709 | 22 | $80,570 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $64,196 | 45 | $61,804 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $53,570 | 45 | $50,752 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,227 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $41,043 | 28 | $41,067 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 154 | $64,608 | 142 | $56,938 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (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 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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