SUNY Cortland SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1090–1240 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1165, reflecting the typical performance of incoming freshmen at SUNY Cortland
• 75th Percentile: Around 1240, indicating that top-performing applicants often score at or above this level

Key Points:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional for most programs at the State University of New York College at Cortland, as the university has adopted a test-optional policy for many applicants.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated holistically alongside other application components, with no strict minimum threshold for admission.
• SUNY Cortland does practice superscoring for SAT scores, meaning the highest section scores from multiple test dates are combined to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores may be considered to demonstrate academic strength, especially for test-optional applicants.
• Prospective students are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of at least 1165 or higher to align with the average of admitted students and strengthen their application to SUNY Cortland.