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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York 12901-2681

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Known for business — excellent value

State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public institution in Plattsburgh with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1180, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,547.

Established
1889
Motto
Latin: A Superbus Preteritus, A Validus Posterus
Mascot
Burghy
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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75%Acceptance
1180SAT Avg
3,789Students
15:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$56,403Earnings 10yr
$16,547Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1180

Reading & WritingMid: 570
560640
MathMid: 575
540630

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1180

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,881
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,791
Room & Board$16,570
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$27,415
Average Net Price$16,547
Median Debt at Graduation$21,196
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,585
$30–48K$13,591
$48–75K$16,685
$75–110K$17,575
$110K+$23,723

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,547

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (99)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,789
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 11%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.8%
Freshman Retention71.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,089
8 Years$51,739
10 Years$56,403

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,900
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#49

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cardinals

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

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