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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

#778 in US ranking Plattsburgh, NY
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Public
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4 years or more

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh award

Cost

Cost / year
$28,193
Tuition & fees
$9,114
Avg. aid
$10,531
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
1080–1250
ACT range
22–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Median salary
$46,859
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

SUNY Plattsburgh's recurring campus calendar includes academic ceremonies, student programming, performances, and Cardinals athletics. These give students several ways to take part in campus life without joining a varsity team or holding an organization office.

Campus event listings have featured activities such as talent and dance competitions, volunteer opportunities, and a President's Gala. Their format and scheduling can change, so they should not be treated as guaranteed annual events without checking the current calendar. For prospective students, the useful distinction is between a longstanding institution-wide occasion, such as commencement, and a student-organized event that may depend on the interests and capacity of a particular year's organizers.

What are the student housing and dining options at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

SUNY Plattsburgh offers college-operated residence halls and campus dining. Housing is an option for undergraduates, but an admission offer should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular room, building, or roommate arrangement.

Residence-hall options include shared living arrangements, and housing has high-speed internet access. Students should review current eligibility rules, application dates, room-selection procedures, and any residency or meal-plan requirements before making off-campus plans. Campus dining includes meal-plan options and places to eat outside the residence halls. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare the cost and convenience of a meal plan with their expected time on campus; those living elsewhere should also account for transportation and lease terms, which differ from the college's academic calendar.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

120

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
44%
Campus size
265 acres

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Feinberg Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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