SUNY College at Plattsburgh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2570 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #712 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #652 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 221 | In New York State |
| #652 of 1,453 | For Astrobiology |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 3,856
- Graduates
- 561
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.plattsburgh.edu
SUNY College at Plattsburgh Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74% | 76% |
| Applicants | 8,410 | 3,201 | 5,209 |
| Admissions | 6,323 | 2,362 | 3,961 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 776 | 353 | 423 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 7 | 6 |
1,958 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
885 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
87 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 1100-1270 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2917 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 551 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 458 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 157 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (3%) |
| Asian | 106 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 89 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,162
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,980 | $23,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Fee in-state | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,811 | $1,811 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,570 |
| Room charge | $10,220 |
| Meal charge | $6,350 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh majors
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has granted 912 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs and 181 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 115 | |
| Psychology, General | 77 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 59 | 10 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 53 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 25 | 18 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 35 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 30 | |
| Social Work | 25 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | |
| Computer Science | 21 | |
| Finance, General | 20 | |
| General Studies | 19 | |
| History, General | 19 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 19 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 17 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 17 | |
| Radio and Television | 16 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 13 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 13 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 13 | |
| Environmental Science | 13 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 10 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | |
| Creative Writing | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | |
| School Psychology | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | |
| Information Technology | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Ecology | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |
| Music Management | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | |
| Journalism | 3 | |
| Legal Studies | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Cytotechnology & Cytotechnologist | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Environmental Geosciences | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 912 | 181 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 54% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has published 3,277 scientific papers with 49,926 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 46 | 253 |
| 1993 | 45 | 267 |
| 1994 | 41 | 295 |
| 1995 | 42 | 389 |
| 1996 | 46 | 397 |
| 1997 | 15 | 369 |
| 1998 | 26 | 394 |
| 1999 | 28 | 511 |
| 2000 | 31 | 463 |
| 2001 | 44 | 506 |
| 2002 | 41 | 576 |
| 2003 | 39 | 587 |
| 2004 | 47 | 656 |
| 2005 | 46 | 747 |
| 2006 | 54 | 867 |
| 2007 | 50 | 993 |
| 2008 | 62 | 1169 |
| 2009 | 138 | 1261 |
| 2010 | 78 | 1318 |
| 2011 | 103 | 1536 |
| 2012 | 73 | 1444 |
| 2013 | 86 | 1824 |
| 2014 | 102 | 1918 |
| 2015 | 76 | 1954 |
| 2016 | 199 | 1798 |
| 2017 | 153 | 2001 |
| 2018 | 128 | 2210 |
| 2019 | 129 | 2692 |
| 2020 | 115 | 3045 |
| 2021 | 126 | 3533 |
| 2022 | 123 | 3445 |
| 2023 | 112 | 3629 |
| 2024 | 69 | 3316 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh alumni
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Tim Robbins
- Occupations
- film actortheatrical directorscreenwritertelevision actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Timothy Francis Robbins is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Andy Dufresne in the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994), and Jacob Singer in Jacob's Ladder (1990), as well as winning an Academy Award and Golden Globe award for his role in Mystic River (2003) and another Golden Globe for The Player (1992).
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Anthony Weiner
- Enrolled in SUNY College at Plattsburgh
- In 1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anthony David Weiner is an American former politician who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 9th congressional district from 1999 until his resignation in 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he consistently carried the district with at least 60% of the vote. Weiner resigned from Congress in June 2011 after it was revealed he sent sexually suggestive photos of himself to different women, including a minor.
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Dave Annable
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
David Rodman Annable is an American actor. His roles include Justin Walker on the ABC television drama Brothers & Sisters (2006–11), Henry Martin on the ABC supernatural drama 666 Park Avenue (2012–13), Pierce Harrison on the NBC medical drama Heartbeat (2016), and Neil on the Paramount+ spy series Special Ops: Lioness (2023).
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Dan Scavino
- Enrolled in SUNY College at Plattsburgh
- 1994-1998 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in communication studies
- Occupations
- communications adviser
- Biography
-
Daniel Scavino Jr. is an American political adviser who serves as deputy chief of staff in the Trump administration since 2025. He previously served as White House deputy chief of staff for communications from 2020 to 2021, and Director of Social Media from 2017 to 2021. Scavino previously was the general manager of Trump National Golf Club Westchester, and director of social media for the Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign.
General info
| Alternative names | SUNY Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | A Superbus Preteritus, A Validus Posterus |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 728 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York, 12901-2681 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 20,000 |
| Phone | 5185642000 |