SUNY College at Cortland Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,345

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$11.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

You can’t miss the momentum that’s everywhere on the SUNY Cortland campus. You’ll find an active student body involved in research projects, clubs and organizations. And you’ll definitely feel the energy and spirit of the crowds who cheer on our Red Dragon athletic teams. Our dedicated faculty love to teach and collaborate with students on everything from scholarly pursuits to community service activities. Our enthusiastic staff stands ready to assist students with academic support, residence life, events and administrative issues, among others. Each year, our devoted alumni return to campus to participate in programs designed to connect them with current students.

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Overview

Total Faculty	278
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,228
Part-Time Undergraduate	117
Transfer Students	601
Programs	67 Programs
Courses	1,749 Courses
Transfer Agreements	32 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,286 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,942
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,192
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,532
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	57%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,866

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

We provide a broad range of financial services, advice and education to make your education more affordable.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	December 1
Spring	November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students with 3 semesters or more of course work or a total of 45 credit hours: a min GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) is required. Students with 2 semesters or less of course work or a total of 30 credit hours or less: a min GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts must be sent from all post-secondary institutions attended, as well as official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

You are not required to submit official standardized test scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

The SUNY Cortland Supplemental Application, and letters of recommendation are optional for transfer students.
Essay:

The submission of an essay is not required; however, it is recommended for transfer admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Other Requirements:

Those with prior military service, must also provide a copy of their discharge papers.
Apply Here:

www2.cortland.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply.dot

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade required for transfer credit is C-.
Credits (Min/Max):

We accept 64 hrs of credit from 2-years. From 4-years, we accept additional credits (79 in arts and sciences, 83 in cert programs). A min of 45 hours as well as 1/2 the major/minor/concentration must be completed in residency for a bachelor’s degree.