SUNY Cortland: what international applicants need

What are SUNY Cortland's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY Cortland has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is SUNY Cortland's acceptance rate?

59.8% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY Cortland admitted 10,505 of its 17,571 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY Cortland require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. SUNY Cortland is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is SUNY Cortland's application fee for international students?

SUNY Cortland's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY Cortland accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. SUNY Cortland accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does SUNY Cortland accept?

SUNY Cortland doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY Cortland require?

SUNY Cortland requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY Cortland require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY Cortland requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY Cortland have?

57 of SUNY Cortland's 5,911 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY Cortland cost for international students?

SUNY Cortland is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $18,784 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,874). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,560. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,594 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source