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SUNY Cortland

SUNY Cortland
PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045

Official telephone: (607) 753-2011
Fax number: (607) 753-5999
Website: https://www.cortland.edu/
SUNY Cortland
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.47
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 41%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1110 - 1230
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 10%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 15,867
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,047
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 3%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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