Located atop one of the rolling hills in central New York's "City of Seven Valleys," the State University of New York College at Cortland was founded in 1868 as a public, 4-year liberal arts college.. Now a member of the SUNY system, Cortland is one of 13 four-year colleges which together share important academic goals and offer distinctive strengths, strong majors, and a history of more than 125 years of teacher education.

 

Educating for the common good – Cortland is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the community.  The school fosters personal excellence and seeks to develop students who are independent learners living enriched lives.  Additionally, we focus on helping students become good citizens with a strong social conscience and an appreciation of the environment and diverse intellectual and cultural heritages.

 

Cortland, New York (18 miles from Ithaca, 30 miles from Syracuse, and 220 miles from New York City).

 

5,969 students (42% male, 58% female).  25 states represented.  6.2% minority (0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 3% Black, 3% Hispanic, 92% White), 1% international.

 

74% average freshman retention rate; 52% average graduation rate.

 

264 full-time faculty.  19:1 teacher to student ratio.  Average class size: 25.

 

NCAA Division III, SUNY Athletic Conference.  25 varsity sports (11 men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, ice hockey, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, swimming, and wrestling; 14 women’s: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, and volleyball), 26 club sports and 37 intramurals. More on Athletics...

 

2005-2006: $15,871 comprehensive ($4,350 tuition).  80% of students receive financial aid.