State University of New York at Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York 12901-2681
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public institution in Plattsburgh with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1180, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,547.
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Varsity Sports — Cardinals
History & Fun Facts
- •After multiple proposals to the New York state senate going back as far as 1869, the final bill was formally proposed on January 12, 1888, by George S.
- •The board of directors adopted official by-laws for Plattsburgh State Normal and Training School on September 2, 1889.
- •Plattsburgh State Normal and Training School officially opened with its first day of classes on the morning of September 3, 1890.
- •The school's first principal was Fox Holden, former Superintendent of the Plattsburgh Union Graded Schools.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1180
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Academics
Programs (99)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average