Overview
With campus along the banks of the Saranac River, SUNY Plattsburgh is a 4-year liberal arts college in northeast New York State’s Champlain Valley. Part of the State University of New York system, SUNY Plattsburgh offers bachelor’s degrees in over 70 academic programs. For students interested in media studies, the SUNY Plattsburgh campus is home to Plattsburgh State Television and two campus radio stations, WARP and WQKE. To provide a recreational break from the classroom, SUNY Plattsburgh hosts over 20 intramural and club sports including dodgeball and ultimate frisbee.
Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$15,845
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1086
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,881 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,791 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1320 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,667
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,347
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,982
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4519
98%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,347
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,391,980
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,108,788
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,587
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,394
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,176
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6872
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
336
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1086
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,474
Total Number of Undergrads
4,004
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
83
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
58
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
194
Total Female Athletes
240
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
SUNY College at Plattsburgh Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,200
Top 5 Cities
Albany
New York
Glens Falls
Burlington
Pittsfield
Top 5 Employers
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
The University of Vermont Health Network
NYC Department of Education
IBM
Pfizer
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Education
Information Technology
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have met some of the most unique, peculiar, and interesting professors during my time at Plattsburgh, and I can say with full honesty that I have never regretted my choice to attend college at PSU. I learned an incredible amount of vital material for my major within my first semester, and they are all skills that I will never forget.
Adrian from Saranac, NY
It depends on how motivated you are but this school makes it possible to get good grades.
Sara from Lancaster, NY
great school. you will feel right at home. this school offer variety of opportunities and information, you can never feel left out
tierra
suny plattsburgh is a well known college for education and business as well as other majors and was one of the first colleges to be accredited. the populated town allows a wide variety of diversity among students. it is also a great opportunity to visit canada as it is so close and learn of another countries' history and culture.
Jenny from Brooklyn, NY
I love the majority of my professor and they are knowledgeable about their field and many of them still work in that field so they have the most current knowledge available. I'm learning so many new things and one of my classes actually inspired me so much that I picked up a minor!!
Kelsey from New Paltz, NY
Plattsburgh has a large diversity of students, teachers, and programs. I learned a lot about my field and a few others as well as the local history of the Champlain Valley. I grew up a lot through my experiences here at PSU.
John from Wallkill, NY
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