First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | December 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: www2.cortland.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | State University of New York at Cortland course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 110 (3) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 111 (3) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 100 (3) HIS 101 (3) HIS 100 (3) and HIS 101 (3) | |
| European History | 3 | HIS 111 (3) HIS 110 (3) and HIS 111 (3) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | MCS 1XX (3) | |
| African American Studies (AAS) | 3 | LAS 1XX (3) | |
| Art - Studio Art (ATS, 2-D, 3-D) | 3 | Drawing ATS 101 (3) ATS 101 (3) and LAS 1XX (3)…Drawing ATS 101 (3) ATS 101 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) 2-D Design ATS 102 (3) ATS 102 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) 3-D Design ATS 106 (3) ATS 106 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) | |
| Art History (ATH) | 3 | ATH 1XX (3) ATH 1XX (6) |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 110 (3) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 111 (3) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 100 (3) HIS 101 (3) HIS 100 (3) and HIS 101 (3) | |
| European History | 3 | HIS 111 (3) HIS 110 (3) and HIS 111 (3) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | MCS 1XX (3) | |
| African American Studies (AAS) | 3 | LAS 1XX (3) | |
| Art - Studio Art (ATS, 2-D, 3-D) | 3 | Drawing ATS 101 (3) ATS 101 (3) and LAS 1XX (3)…Drawing ATS 101 (3) ATS 101 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) 2-D Design ATS 102 (3) ATS 102 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) 3-D Design ATS 106 (3) ATS 106 (3) and LAS 1XX (3) | |
| Art History (ATH) | 3 | ATH 1XX (3) ATH 1XX (6) | |
| Biology (BIO) | 3 | BIO 110 (4) BIO 211 (4) | |
| Capstone | 3 | AP Seminar (APSEM) LAS 1XX (3) AP Research…AP Seminar (APSEM) LAS 1XX (3) AP Research (APRES) LAS 1XX (3) | |
| Chemistry (CHE) | 3 | CHE 227, 277 (4) CHE 227, 277 (4) and CHE 228, 278 (4) | |
| Chinese (CHI) - Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 202 (3) | |
| Computer Science A (MCS) | 3 | MCS 186 (3) | |
| English Language and Composition (ENGLAN) | 3 | CPN 100 (3) CPN 100 (3) and CPN 101 (3) | |
| English Literature and Composition (ENGLIT) | 3 | CPN 100 (3) CPN 100 (3) and CPN 101 (3) | |
| Environmental Science (EST) | 3 | EST 100 (3) | |
| French (FRELAN) - Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 202 (3) FRE 305 (3) FRE 305 (3) & LAS 3XX (6) | |
| Geography - Human Geography (GRY) | 3 | GRY 125 (3) OR GRY 120 (3) | |
| German (GERLAN) - Language and Culture | 3 | GER 202 (3) GER 3XX (3) + BA FL req. GER 3XX (6)…GER 202 (3) GER 3XX (3) + BA FL req. GER 3XX (6) + BA FL req. | |
| History - United States (HISA) | 3 | HIS 200 (3) HIS 200 (3) and HIS 201 (3) | |
| Italian (ITA)- Language and Culture | 3 | ITA 202 (3) | |
| Japanese (JAP) - Language and Culture | 3 | FLR 202 (3) | |
| Latin | 3 | FLR 202 (3) | |
| Mathematics | 3 | Calculus AB (MATAB) MAT 121 (3) or MAT 1XX (3)…Calculus AB (MATAB) MAT 121 (3) or MAT 1XX (3) for MAT/AEM majors MAT 121/1XX (4) or MAT 135 (4) Calculus BC (MATBC) MAT 121/1XX (4) or MAT 135 (4) MAT 135 and 236 (8) or MAT 121 and 122 Statistics (MAT) MAT 201 (3) MAT 201 (3) | |
| Mathematics | 3 | Precalculus (MATPC) MAT 115 (3) | |
| Music Theory (MUS) | 3 | MUS 111 or 201 (3) MUS 201 and 2XX (6) or MUS 111…MUS 111 or 201 (3) MUS 201 and 2XX (6) or MUS 111 and 1XX (6) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 106 (4) PHY 202 (4) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 105 (4) PHY 201 (4) | |
| Physics I: Algebra-based (PHY1) | 3 | PHY 105 (4) | |
| Physics II: Algebra-based (PHY2) | 3 | PHY 106 (4) | |
| Political Science | 3 | U.S. Govt and Politics (POL) POL 100 (3)…U.S. Govt and Politics (POL) POL 100 (3) Comparative Govt and Politics (POLC) POL 101 (3) | |
| Psychology (PSY) | 3 | PSY 101 (3) | |
| Psychology (PSY) | 3 | SPA 202 (3) SPA 202 (3) | |
| Psychology (PSY) | 4 | SPA 3XX (3) SPA 315 (3) | |
| Psychology (PSY) | 5 | SPA 3XX & LAS 3XX (6) SPA 315 and LAS 3XX (6) |
Source: www2.cortland.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 155 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 150 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 139 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 111 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 92 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 88 |
| Psychology | 84 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 54 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Criminology | 48 |
| Communication | 48 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 41 |
| General Studies | 41 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| History | 23 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 19 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 16 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 14 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 14 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 13 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Health Teacher Education | 10 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 10 |
| Digital Arts | 9 |
| Musical Theatre | 9 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9 |
| Sports Studies | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 3 |
| Conservation Biology | 3 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 3 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| Outdoor Education | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cortland, NY
45,945 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
1,235 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
12°F
July high
79°F
Annual snowfall
64.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,320 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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