About SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Founded in 1889, SUNY College at Plattsburgh. is a Public college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 5,215 full time undergraduate students, and 305 full time graduate students.

The SUNY College at Plattsburgh Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 275 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at SUNY College at Plattsburgh include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate51%
Application Deadline15-Nov
Application Fee50
SAT Range990-1210
ACT Range21-25

Admissions at SUNY-Plattsburgh are considered Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 42% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at SUNY College at Plattsburgh.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
16%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
44%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
48%
“Sometimes, but not often”
26%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
20%
“I”m always terrified”
16%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
32%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
21%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
15%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
4%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
63%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
31%
“There might be people who do”
35%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
35%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
16%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
44%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
48%
“Sometimes, but not often”
26%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
20%
“I”m always terrified”
16%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
32%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
32%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
21%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
63%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
15%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
4%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
63%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
31%
“There might be people who do”
35%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
35%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    58 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    47 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    64 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    70 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    70 Students rated class size 3.9 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    68 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    66 Students rated local services 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    68 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of SUNY College at Plattsburgh?

28 Students rated SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Fan - 10/20/2021

SUNY PLATTSBURGH is a solid D school, available and open for any student with a GPA of 2.2 (about 60%) to enroll as a freshman or transfer. Students really are active. Excellent points. There are several SUNY PLATTSBUGH student initiatives (https://chng.it/dRLB5dXXZt) to raise awareness for relevant issues.

Amanda - 03/22/2021

It’s a SUNY school, you get what you pay for but it generally is well worth it.

Jasmine - 01/13/2020

Although I just a PWI, I still expected a bit more from Plattsburgh. After the huge racial divide that occurred due to a student making “lynching threats” on her social media and our president dragging his feet to remove said student, he stepped down or maybe we forced him down? Needless to say that his replacement is another heterosexual “wealthy” white male so what was the real point of change? I see the schools board and none of them look like me, I see my professors and none of them look like me. I love my school or at least I would like to love my school, but god things need to change.

Cadyann - 10/11/2019

It’s a good school with some issues surrounding the city itself. It’s not a horrible school by any means, but the city of Plattsburgh is not somewhere you want to stay forever. If you live here, spread your wings and fly. There are better opportunities elsewhere!

SUNY College at Plattsburgh FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 51%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Take a breath your first day and relax. Don't worry so much about how you look or if people are going to like you. There are going to be people who dont accept you for who you are but that is okay because they aren't worth your time anyway. Take your academics seriously, but also know that you need to have some fun. If you don't do well on a test, don't sit at home and cry about it. Tell yourself that the next text you will study harder and you will get a better grade. Never treat someone badly and never judge anyone. You aren't perfect and you have made mistakes, so who are you to judge others. Just remember that "Life is short, so live it. Love is rare, so grab it. Anger is bad, so dump it. Fear is awful, so face it. Memories are sweet. So cherish them." You are going to be fine I promise. Just keep your head held high and never let anyone tear you down.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are hungover, unwiling, unenthusiastic and wished partying was a major.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The hands on and group activities in the class room are great things that help learning. I also enjoy the small size of the classrooms, this makes it more one on one with the professorers.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who is motivated and has good time management skills.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Plattsburgh State is an extremely open environment where I feel safe and comfortable to meet my social, academic and personal goals.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The nature

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Exactly how long it would take to get home.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A non-social one.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Parties and the environment, hiking, snowboarding, etc.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The dining halls!! The food is actually really good, too good in fact. Know how to control yourself and maintain a proper diet and balance when choosing which foods to eat. They are always there, you have four years to explore the different wonders of each and every food there is

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag most about the program I am currently in. I am a social work major at Suny Plattsburgh. I tell me friends how wonderful and knowledgeable my teachers are. This is a great program at Plattsburgh that needs to be acknowledged more by the school.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It gets really cold and snows for the majority of the year. Temperatures tend to go below freezing, but you get used to it. I just suggest that if you're planning on coming here you should enjoy the winter time.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics are okay but the online gradings system and the school's website are simply terrible so contacting your professors or finding out your grades can be a nightmare.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Slacklining is pretty popular, same with the outing club.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    This school is good, they have some great programs like Expeditionary Studies, which I took myself. The on-campus experience is pretty bad IMO, and others agree. The buildings are pretty dull and gloomy, the weather is unpredictable and often shitty. The campus food selection leaves a LOT to be desired. On the bright side there are a fair amount of nice students, and the guy:girl ratio is in favor of the guys.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Can't really think of one. If there is one it would probably be they think their parties are nicer than they actually are.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

5,215

Total Undergrad Enrollment

305

Total Grad Students

5%

Out-Of-State

87%

In-State

8%

International

Organizations

120

Student Organizations

7

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

44%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending SUNY College at Plattsburgh receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants.69%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,216

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,220

Books and Supplies

$12,080

Room and Board

31,516

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,930
$30 - $48K
$10,885
$48 - $75K
$17,366
$75 - $110K
$19,742
$110K & UP
$20,454

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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