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Future Students

Tuition

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SUNY Cortland offers exceptional value for the investment you make in your future. In 2019, Cortland was the highest-ranked of all SUNY comprehensive colleges on Money magazine’s best value list. You’ll be pleased to discover our reasonable costs for tuition, fees, living expenses, books and transportation.

Financial aid

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The Financial Aid Office provides a range of financial aid services. Make this your first stop when looking for state or federal resources to help you fund an affordable education. Nearly 80 percent of SUNY Cortland students receive some form of financial aid.

Majors and minors

Undergraduate students can choose from strong academic majors and minors spanning the arts and sciences, education and in-demand professional fields. Graduate students can advance their careers through campus, online and hybrid learning options.

Academic life at SUNY Cortland emphasizes experience-based learning opportunities that include research, internships and other fieldwork. This hands-on approach is one reason why 98% of recent graduates are employed or pursuing a graduate degree.