by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SUNY Cortland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SUNY Cortland measures up.
SUNY Cortland is ranked #1,747 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within New York, it ranks #94 of 216 for value.
These SUNY Cortland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | #15 of 25 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #15 of 25 |
| Sports Studies | #15 of 45 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | #17 of 27 |
| Elementary Special Education | #18 of 29 |
| Special Education | #18 of 29 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | #33 of 39 |
| Teacher Education | #33 of 39 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | #42 of 56 |
| Public Health | #42 of 56 |
Below is the detailed SUNY Cortland value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
State University of New York at Cortland is ranked #50 out of #236 in New York for quality and #94 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SUNY Cortland financial aid page to be sure.
State University of New York at Cortland is ranked #1,747 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, State University of New York at Cortland is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SUNY Cortland costs about $24,727. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $98,907 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,016 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,345 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,727 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $98,907 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about SUNY Cortland net price and the factors that affect it.
What SUNY Cortland costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SUNY Cortland degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,907 | #1,747 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,380 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,907 | #94 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,380 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SUNY Cortland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,272 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,846 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,050 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,602 |
| Over $110K | $23,422 |
About 58% of SUNY Cortland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,358 per year. Get more details on the SUNY Cortland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SUNY Cortland cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.