SUNY Cortland
As a top public university in New York State, SUNY Cortland stands out for its strong academics, vibrant community, beautiful campus and powerful athletics, all at an affordable cost. With 6,000 students across nearly 70 majors, we offer a strong community of science scholars, dynamic business education, prestige in teacher excellence in sports/fitness studies. No matter what you want to study, our student health and campus experience is second to none.
Together, Red Dragons dig deeper, reach higher and achieve more.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Along with their completed online application, first-year students must submit their high school transcript. The non-binding early action deadline is Nov. 15. Applications are reviewed in order of submission date. Additional materials such as mid-year grades may be requested by email before a final admissions decision is made. All official admissions decisions are communicated by mail.
Transfer
At SUNY Cortland, a transfer student is considered to be anyone who has attended a post-secondary institution for any length of time after high school. Along with their completed online application, transfer students should submit their most recent college transcript, a transcript from every college where credit has been earned and a high school transcript. Additional materials such as mid-semester grades may be requested. Preference is given to students who have completed a higher total of college credits. Visit cortland.edu/transfer-credits to learn more about credit transfer.
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Visit us
SUNY Cortland offers a variety of visit programs, from daily tours to large Open House events. Weekday tours are offered throughout each semester and on a limited basis during the summer and winter. A student-led walking tour brings visitors through academic buildings, a residence hall and recreational facilities. Learn more and register at cortland.edu/visit
“Students are central to everything we do at SUNY Cortland. The university exists to help them reach their greatest human potential — not only academically, but socially, physically, spiritually and emotionally. That’s what we’re all about as an institution.”