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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Rating

Public

Type

6,475

Students

$16,980

Tuition

58%

Acceptance

#695

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Plattsburgh, NY

101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a mid-sized public institution located in Plattsburgh, NY ranked 83rd in New York. It has a total of 5,920 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 58.48% of applicants. SUNY College at Plattsburgh offers 96 different majors and is best known for its Broadcast Journalism, Ecology, and Latin American Studies programs (nationally ranked 14th, 19th, and 32nd respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,070 for students from New York and $16,980 for those from out-of-state, SUNY College at Plattsburgh is reasonably priced. 58.72% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, entering the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to take in about $42,400 per year, which is 2% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$18,782
Above Average

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

$18,782

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$36,572

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$27,604

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

58%Acceptance
Average

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

58%

National

69%
Sat

980 - 1180

98% of students submit

Admissions Yield

17%

ACT

17 - 24

18% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Students

5,920Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

10%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Business Administration and Management, General6% Psychology, General6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies76% Others

12% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Psychology, General

6% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

76% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

12%

204 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

106 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

6%

96 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5%

85 Graduates

Accounting

4%

75 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

4%

74 Graduates

Radio and Television

3%

59 Graduates

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

3%

57 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

51 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

250,732

Academic Spend per Student

$11,209

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

80%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$32,800/Year

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

$32,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$32,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$42,400

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

58%