State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Public four-year university in Plattsburgh, NY that costs an average of $15,606 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 56% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$15,606
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
56%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,867

PublicTown (distant)3,769 undergraduates

Cost of State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Total cost of attendance (per year)$28,193
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,035
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$18,945
Housing and food (on campus)$18,080
Books and supplies$930
Average net price after aid$15,606

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,592
$30,001–48,000$9,817
$48,001–75,000$15,090
$75,001–110,000$17,551
$110,001+$23,393

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with State University of New York at Plattsburgh's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate78%
Average SAT1,165
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–640
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–610
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)22–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate56%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$50,843
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$61,867
Rank in New York (earnings)85th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,318
Typical monthly loan payment$242 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (55)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing122$97,404$16,936
Security Science and Technology19$64,213—
Accounting and Related Services237$57,373$19,744
Computer Science30$57,204—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods121$56,570$23,965
Sociology18$48,963—
Business Administration, Management and Operations223$47,403$25,000
Communication and Media Studies34$47,333$25,125
Marketing58$46,973$20,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication21$45,068—
Social Work77$43,123$24,000
Biology98$41,046$22,091
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services24$40,338—
Hospitality Administration/Management26$40,193—
Journalism40$39,448$22,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections81$38,560$27,000
Political Science and Government16$37,862—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research39$37,082$25,029
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$36,959$24,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication83$36,024$19,250
English Language and Literature28$34,146—
History55$33,106$23,250
Psychology147$31,677$18,500
Fine and Studio Arts34$27,850$12,997
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions44——
Anthropology8——
Area Studies1——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management11——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology3——
Chemistry3——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions20——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services21——
Computer and Information Sciences19——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services19——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology12——
Economics19——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations11——
Environmental Geosciences1——
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies17——
Finance and Financial Management Services41—$18,875
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences8——
International Business19——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities38——
Management Information Systems and Services24——
Mathematics8——
Music8——
Non-Professional Legal Studies8——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies17——
Philosophy2——
Physics8——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies17——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics8——

Certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services1——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Human Resources Management and Services2——
Journalism———
Medical Illustration and Informatics———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———
Public Policy Analysis———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies2——

Master's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services37$64,445$40,527
Special Education and Teaching119$56,661$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods122$54,058$20,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions34——
Biology———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology18——
Curriculum and Instruction———
Data Analytics25——
Educational Administration and Supervision5——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Information Science/Studies———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions45——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research2——
Natural Sciences———
Social Work———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology18——
Educational Administration and Supervision144——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Special Education and Teaching23——

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About State University of New York at Plattsburgh

TypePublic four-year university
LocationPlattsburgh, NY
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates3,769
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websiteplattsburgh.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate?

State University of New York at Plattsburgh admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,165 on the SAT.

How much does State University of New York at Plattsburgh cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $28,193 a year (tuition and fees: $9,035 in-state, $18,945 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,606 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,592.

How much do State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $61,867 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 85th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($97,404 a year after graduation).

What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's graduation rate?

56% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.