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State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NYPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public institution located in the town setting of Plattsburgh, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $99,044
Earnings 5yr: $88,908
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,095
Earnings 5yr: $93,348
Debt: $25,481
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,677
Earnings 5yr: $74,458
Debt: $24,799
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,550
Earnings 5yr: $71,066
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,383
Earnings 5yr: $55,808
Debt: $23,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,499
Earnings 5yr: $65,181
Debt: $22,731
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,109
Earnings 5yr: $59,442
Debt: $26,609
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,684
Earnings 5yr: $62,979
Debt: $22,200
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,321
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,359
Earnings 5yr: $69,973
Debt: $21,140
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,111
Earnings 5yr: $61,781
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,155
Earnings 5yr: $66,521
Debt: $24,693
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,418
Earnings 5yr: $52,166
Debt: $22,556
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,925
Earnings 5yr: $54,345
Debt: $23,990
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,888
Earnings 5yr: $57,301
Debt: $24,975
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,331
Earnings 5yr: $55,566
Debt: $25,940
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,704
Earnings 5yr: $51,423
Debt: $25,940
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,554
Earnings 5yr: $60,181
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,090
Earnings 5yr: $58,561
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,996
Earnings 5yr: $57,485
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,156
In-State Tuition$9,035
Out-of-State Tuition$18,945
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,089
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,403
Completion Signals
59%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$68,539
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