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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public university in a distant town with 3,856 students and a 78% acceptance rate.

Plattsburgh, New York · Public · Town, distant · 3,856 students

NCAA Division III · State University of New York Athletic Conference

Admission rate

78%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,165

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$17,156

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

59%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,403

10 years after entry

Students

3,856

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.
SpringNovember 1, 2026
Rolling admissionFallDecember 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: plattsburgh.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,400
$30,001–48,000$12,121
$48,001–75,000$17,076
$75,001–110,000$17,655
Over $110,000$24,611

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Accounting120
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse66
Psychology65
Elementary Education and Teaching62
Business Administration and Management56
Social Work52
Biomedical Sciences35
History34
Show the other 48 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies32
Athletic Training/Trainer19
General Studies19
Radio and Television17
Finance15
Marketing/Marketing Management13
English Language and Literature13
Communication Sciences and Disorders12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia12
Art/Art Studies12
Environmental Science11
Sociology11
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Broadcast Journalism10
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Public Relations/Image Management9
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist8
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist8
Fine/Studio Arts8
Journalism7
Information Technology7
Creative Writing7
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies7
Management Information Systems7
Computer Science6
Human Development and Family Studies6
Ecology6
Music Management6
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Mathematics5
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism5
Anthropology5
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics5
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management5
Environmental Studies4
Women's Studies4
Legal Studies4
Geology/Earth Science4
Political Science and Government4
Spanish Language and Literature3
Biochemistry3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Music3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Artificial Intelligence2
Physics2
Chemistry1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Plattsburgh, NY

77,871 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Plattsburgh International (PBG)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20

Elevation

169 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

10°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

50.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

6 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$990 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division III, similar size