SUNY College at Plattsburgh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2451 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #683 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #626 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #65 of 221 | In New York State |
| #537 of 1,343 | For Astrobiology |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 4,004
- Graduates
- 470
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 72% | 69% |
| Applicants | 6,872 | 2,540 | 4,331 |
| Admissions | 4,827 | 1,822 | 3,005 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 837 | 325 | 512 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
2,193 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
790 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
127 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 1050-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 21-30 (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 | 2920 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 578 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 483 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 175 (4%) |
| Asian | 110 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 95 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 86 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
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
- $10,667
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,380 |
| Room charge | $9,820 |
| Meal charge | $5,560 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh majors
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has granted 1,077 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs and 166 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 107 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 104 | |
| Psychology, General | 102 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 63 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 47 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 20 | 25 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 40 | |
| Social Work | 36 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |
| History, General | 30 | |
| Computer Science | 28 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 27 | |
| Radio and Television | 25 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 19 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 19 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 17 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | |
| Environmental Science | 14 | |
| General Studies | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 13 | |
| Biochemistry | 12 | |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 12 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | |
| Information Technology | 10 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 10 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | 8 | |
| Creative Writing | 7 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 6 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 6 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| School Psychology | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |
| Ecology | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |
| Journalism | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,077 | 166 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 59% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has published 3,128 scientific papers with 42,284 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 165 |
| 1992 | 43 | 216 |
| 1993 | 40 | 224 |
| 1994 | 37 | 257 |
| 1995 | 40 | 324 |
| 1996 | 47 | 334 |
| 1997 | 17 | 305 |
| 1998 | 23 | 335 |
| 1999 | 28 | 392 |
| 2000 | 30 | 393 |
| 2001 | 39 | 420 |
| 2002 | 42 | 523 |
| 2003 | 37 | 516 |
| 2004 | 48 | 626 |
| 2005 | 43 | 801 |
| 2006 | 55 | 868 |
| 2007 | 46 | 1028 |
| 2008 | 65 | 1180 |
| 2009 | 135 | 1286 |
| 2010 | 72 | 1327 |
| 2011 | 100 | 1468 |
| 2012 | 76 | 1553 |
| 2013 | 89 | 1769 |
| 2014 | 93 | 1906 |
| 2015 | 100 | 1910 |
| 2016 | 190 | 1758 |
| 2017 | 135 | 1766 |
| 2018 | 117 | 2028 |
| 2019 | 131 | 2406 |
| 2020 | 104 | 2613 |
| 2021 | 121 | 2924 |
| 2022 | 114 | 2895 |
| 2023 | 110 | 2756 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh alumni
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Tim Robbins
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Timothy Francis Robbins is an American actor, director and producer. 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.
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Dave Annable
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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 served in the Trump administration 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 the 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 | 716 |
| 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 |