State University of New York at Plattsburgh — College Profile

About

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh), nestled between the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain, is highly regarded for its exceptional educational value and accredited programs in Nursing, Business, and Teacher Education. The university uniquely distinguishes itself with the nation’s first four-year degree in Expeditionary Studies, which trains students for careers in outdoor leadership, as well as its location just an hour south of Montreal, offering easy access to international travel. On campus, the student experience is defined by a welcoming, close-knit community where undergraduates stay active through over 100 student organizations, outdoor adventure, and a passionate culture surrounding their powerhouse Division III Cardinal ice hockey teams.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public university in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1889 and officially opened in 1890. The university is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. SUNY Plattsburgh has 5,109 students, of whom 4,680 are undergraduates.

Location

Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-2681 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

BTV · Burlington VT

22 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,035$18,945

Housing & food (on campus)$17,300$17,300

Books & supplies$930$930

Cost of attendance$28,244$38,154 est.

Average net price$17,156Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,945

In-state: $9,035

Housing & food (on campus)$17,300

Books & supplies$930

Cost of attendance$38,154 est.

In-state: $28,244

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $17,156

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,400

$30–48k

$12,121

$48–75k

$17,076

$75–110k

$17,655

$110k+

$24,611

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

59%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

44%

Back for yr 2

73%

Transferred

28%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

64% graduated · 26% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$48,089

10 yrs after entry$56,403

Debt

Median at graduation$21,196

Monthly payment$225

Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$26.1k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

78%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1165

R 540–640 · M 540–610

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–28 · E 20–28 · M 16–24

SAT middle 50%: 1080–1250

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Student Body

Gender

Men 40%Women 60%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

41%

First-gen

31%

Family income

$50,769

Independent

12%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Hispanic

14%

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$48,089

After 10 yrs

$56,403

Accounting and Related Services116

Business Administration, Management and Operations109

Psychology, General80

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods59

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56

Biology, General49

Criminal Justice and Corrections47

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication43

Marketing36

Social Work25

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25

Natural Resources Conservation and Research24

Finance and Financial Management Services24

Communication and Media Studies21

Computer Science21

History20

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$30M

Full-time faculty

63%

Faculty salary

$8,116/mo

Teaching spend

$14,050

per student

Federal loans

57%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile