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SUNY Plattsburgh

#766 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 715 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B-
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    SUNY Plattsburgh is an above-average public college located in Plattsburgh, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,894 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the SUNY Plattsburgh acceptance rate is 53%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Psychology. Graduating 63% of students, SUNY Plattsburgh alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,800.
    About SUNY Plattsburgh...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    State University of New York Athletic Conference
    Address
    101 Broad Street
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    plattsburgh.edu

    SUNY Plattsburgh Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1050-1190
    ACT Range
    21-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,299/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,896/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.41 responses
    58%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.53 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.53 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      169 Graduates
    • Nursing
      119 Graduates
    • Psychology
      119 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      85 Graduates
    • Marketing
      64 Graduates
    • Communications
      61 Graduates
    • Biology
      57 Graduates
    • Accounting
      52 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      39 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      38 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,894Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    457
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    39%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      38%
    • Unique
      33%
    • Happy
      17%
    • Stressed
      8%
    • Diverse
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.57 responses
    Poll
    48%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.63 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 31 responses
    Report
    • Community
      45%
    • Accommodating
      16%
    • Everything you need
      16%
    • Hard for minorities to meet if not EOP
      10%
    • Home away from home
      10%
    • Boring
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    63%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    79%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.24 responses
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    SUNY Plattsburgh Reviews

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    I really, really love the food options here. They have lots of vegan food for me. They also have gluten free, allergy awareness, halal options. I do however have a friend who is allergic to soy and has very few meal options! Campus is pretty, downtown is fun. Arguably the best part about this school is free group exercise. Zumba, yoga, kickboxing, spin class, etc. it’s a really great way to stay in shape and make friends. Professors are generally really good, classes a decent size, and lots of campus events to enjoy. I’ve joined in on a lot of them. Dorms can range from old and kind of gross, to beautiful and modern. It all depends on what year you are. Also, there are shuttle busses that arrive on campus every 30 mins and can take you to the mall, Walmart, and grocery stores. I would definitely recommend going here!
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    SUNY Plattsburgh is a great 4 year college! The people who go here are very friendly, there’s a lot of diversity, and there’s a lot of campus events/clubs so you’ll never be too bored. The academics are also good. Professor don’t overload students with work, and they are willing to assist you if you don’t understand something. My only wish is that we a more appealing campus.
    The atmosphere and vibe on campus is very welcoming and friendly. Classes are great and so are the professors. Greek life is pretty common on campus but not stressed or forced on anyone. The dorms on campus (except whiteface!) are slightly above average and off-campus housing as well. The party scene is great, even when it gets cold (which it really does). Campus food is what you can expect for college). Diversity on campus is pretty good but practically non-existent off-campus. Fair warning: There have been incidents of racism and discrimination. However, I just finished my first year here and can say that I look forward to the next three!