State University of New York - Plattsburgh

State University of New York - Plattsburgh is one of the leading colleges in New York with the acceptance rate of 62%. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 15 and Regular - August 1 . For more information, call 518-564-2040 .

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 6,798
    • Average HS GPA: 3
    • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 560
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 560
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    19 - 24
  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 15
    Regular
    August 1

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    EDUCATION.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Foreign Language Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    Health Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Child Care and Support Services Management.
    Child Development.
    Family and Community Services.
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist.
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Geography.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music Performance, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    Brett Hull
    former NHL Player
    David Oreck
    Founder of Oreck Corporation
    Dan Devine
    Former Coach / Green Bay Packers / Notre Dame
    Mark Pavelich
    member 1980 US Olympic Hockey team
    John Harrington
    member 1980 US Olympic Hockey team
    Mike Hatch
    former Minnesota Attorney General

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 15
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $4350
    Required Fees
    $850
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $850
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1500
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1620
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $6500
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Scholarships for disavantaged students, State Educational Opportunity Program
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Nursing Loans
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 78/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    5403
    Foreign Countries Represented
    56
  • Demographics

    • Asian 0%
    • African-American 0%
    • Hispanic 0%
    • Caucasian 0%
    • Male 8%
    • Female 92%
    • Аre out of state 0

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    46%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 89/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    60*
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    97
    Number of Honor Societies
    26
    Number of Social Sororities
    7
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Rugby
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Rugby
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Womens Center
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • N/A
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Available Saturdays and Holidays (ie Columbus Day)