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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

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Plattsburgh, NY

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Located in Plattsburgh, NY, State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,769 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 78% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $92,095/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate78%
SAT range1080–1250
ACT range22–28
Undergrads3,769
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,244
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,403

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans57%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$50,030/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$67,359/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$44,153/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$85,677/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$74,550/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,499/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,109/yr
Marketing$69,684/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$53,178/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$58,888/yr
Communication and Media Studies$51,715/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$45,121/yr
Journalism$40,034/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$73,383/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$55,996/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$54,281/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$40,814/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$52,593/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$92,095/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$60,418/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$53,653/yr
History
History$54,187/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Security Science and Technology$69,321/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,331/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$52,108/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$54,099/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,673/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,925/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$63,155/yr
Sociology$56,704/yr
Political Science and Government$49,754/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$38,407/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,296
Typical room charge$9,820
Typical board charge$5,560

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

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

State University of New York at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

Admitted students at State University of New York at Plattsburgh typically score between 1080–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

Admitted students at State University of New York at Plattsburgh typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

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

State University of New York at Plattsburgh's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,244 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh require students to live on campus?

No -- State University of New York at Plattsburgh doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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