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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Plattsburgh, NY

This school is more affordable than other schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$7,070

Avg in-state tuition

$16,980

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About SUNY College at Plattsburgh

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a small public college located on a rural campus in Plattsburgh, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,680, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The college offers 68 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

61% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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5k

Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

65%

Hispanic

12%

Black

10%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

4,867

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 13% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 13% online

Master's Check Bold 6% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,070 $16,980
Graduate $11,310 $23,100

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,320
On-campus room and board $14,170
On-campus other expenses $2,750
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,170
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,688

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $25,310 $35,220
Off-campus without family $25,310 $35,220
Off-campus with family $13,078 $22,988

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

69%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,049
State Grant Aid $4,460
Institution Grant Aid $4,271
Pell Grant Aid $4,716

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC