At SUNY Plattsburgh, you'll find nearly 70 majors at an affordable cost, endless hands-on learning opportunities, faculty mentors to help you make your dreams a reality, and free access to a variety of student support opportunities.

SUNY Plattsburgh offers more than 90 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III teams, and recently renovated residence halls with opportunities to explore the Adirondack Park, Montreal, Burlington, VT and Lake Placid, NY all a short drive away. Attend a college truly above the rest!

SUNY Plattsburgh Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

61%

SAT Range

980-1170

ACT Range

18-25

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$15,760 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,548 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

95%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

14:1

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Majors

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Congratulations - you're in! Are you wondering what to do next? Here's 7 simple steps to enroll at SUNY Plattsburgh: 1. Pay your deposit 2. Apply for financial aid 3. Complete your housing form 4. Submit your immunization and health forms 5. Receive advisement and register for course 6. Pay your tuition 7. Send your transcripts

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
71%
On Campus
4%
Online
26%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

4,185 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

495

Undergrads Over 25

11%

Pell Grant

46%

Varsity Athletes

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

67%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%