State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

78%Acceptance rate
$17,156Average net price / year
59%Graduation rate
$56,403Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,196Median debt at graduation
3,769Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$9,035
Out-of-state tuition
$18,945
Total cost of attendance
$28,244
Room & board
$17,300
Books & supplies
$930
Average net price
$17,156

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$9,400
$30–48k
$12,121
$48–75k
$17,076
$75–110k
$17,655
$110k+
$24,611

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78.4%
Average SAT
1165
SAT reading (25–75%)
540–640
SAT math (25–75%)
540–610
ACT composite (25–75%)
22–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
First-year retention
73%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$48,089
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$56,403
Median debt (graduates)
$21,196
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
41%
Students with federal loans
57%

Programs: what graduates earn

39 of 91 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56$76,152$21,375
Accounting and Related Services116$51,243$20,625
Computer and Information Sciences, General10$50,291$18,250
Management Information Systems and Services16$50,232$22,973
Marketing36$44,607$19,500
Economics11$43,977$24,596
Business Administration, Management and Operations109$41,410$19,500
Finance and Financial Management Services24$40,414$26,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication11$40,143$24,390
Communication and Media Studies21$39,749$23,250
Hospitality Administration/Management17$39,099$20,000
Sociology6$39,079$24,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections47$35,527$21,381
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services18$35,025$22,750
Journalism19$32,456$21,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19$30,318$22,486
Political Science and Government12$29,164$23,716
Psychology, General80$29,147$18,750
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication43$28,559$23,375
Natural Resources Conservation and Research24$28,447$15,747
History20$28,400$23,121
Fine and Studio Arts13$25,762$19,777
English Language and Literature, General14$24,995$21,024
Biology, General49$24,885$18,751
Social Work25$24,676$21,515
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services9$24,536$20,850
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology6$23,682—
International Business8$54,773—
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$56,535—
Security Science and Technology13$69,321—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services11$38,816$15,513
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies9$28,103—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods59$55,996—
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies5$50,030$26,000

Master's degree

Graduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision55$75,855—

Students

Undergraduates
3,769
Graduate students
916
Part-time
10%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
63%
Hispanic
14%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$73,044 / year
Full-time faculty
63%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.plattsburgh.edu
Also known as
SUNY Plattsburgh

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 8% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Psychology – 7% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

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

78.4% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1165 on the SAT.

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

The average net price after grants is $17,156 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,035 and the full cost of attendance is $28,244.

How much do State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $56,403 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

59% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Clinton Community College
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$9,112—37%$39,246
Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
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$14,38431%89%—
CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.