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Brockport, NY · Cortland, NY
| SUNY Brockport | State University of New York at Cortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,353/yr | $22,345/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,911/yr | $12,550/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,699/yr | $16,453/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,609/yr | $20,102/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,818/yr | $21,636/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,625/yr | $25,853/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,418/yr | $15,560/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,920/yr | $15,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $890/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,282/yr | $3,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,046/yr | $28,108/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,752/yr | $8,874/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $15,822/yr | $18,784/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 60% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1280 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1193 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,855 | 15,867 |
| Students accepted | 7,738 | 8,046 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,267 | 1,217 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 21% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,496/yr | $60,236/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,719–$74,398 | $43,982–$82,293 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 68% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,164/yr | $46,535/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 59% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 62% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,404/yr | $56,579/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 20% · Education 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Education 35% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 20% of degrees | Education — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 15% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,698/yr | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services — $59,909/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,784 | 5,901 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,666 | 1,027 |
| Average professor pay | $8,645/mo | $7,557/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $43,518 | $72,219 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Brockport, NY | Cortland, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1835 | 1868 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.9% | 1% |
| Men | 42% | 47% |
| Women | 58% | 53% |
| White students | 68% | 76% |
| Black students | 12% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.8% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 9.4% | 2% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 2.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,329/yr | $11,144/yr |
| Endowment | $27.7M | $60.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,700 | 3,110 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,530/yr | $8,710/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,430/yr | $7,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 826 | 597 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.8M | $6.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.8M | $7.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $99,598 | $104,293 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.