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State University of New York at Plattsburgh

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 43% value
78.4% Acceptance $17,156 Avg net price 58.5% Graduate $56,403 Median earnings 3,769 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
3,769 students
Women / Men
59.6% / 40.4%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78.4%
SAT (mid 50%)
1080–1250
ACT (mid 50%)
22–28

Cost

Avg net price
$17,156
Sticker price
$28,244
Tuition (in-state)
$9,035
Tuition (out-of-state)
$18,945

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58.5%
Retention rate
73.2%
Median earnings (10y)
$56,403
Median debt
$21,196 (~$230/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
40.6%
Take federal loans
56.9%

All majors at State University of New York at Plattsburgh

71 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Biology, General
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Special Education and Teaching
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Marketing
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Social Work
History
Computer Science
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Communication and Media Studies
Sociology
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Hospitality Administration/Management
English Language and Literature, General
Political Science and Government
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Economics
Data Analytics
Security Science and Technology
Management Information Systems and Services
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Information Science/Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Mathematics
Physics
Music
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
International Business
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Area Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chemistry
Anthropology
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Curriculum and Instruction
Philosophy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Natural Sciences
Environmental Geosciences
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Illustration and Informatics
Human Resources Management and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Cost & ROI

Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh worth it?

Pay $17,156/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $56,403 ten years out — about 3.3× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$17,156/yr
Median earnings
$56,403/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$21,196~$230/mo
4-year est. cost
$68,624net of aid

Frequently asked questions

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

State University of New York at Plattsburgh admits 78.4% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1080–1250 range on the SAT.

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

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,156. The sticker price before any aid is $28,244, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $68,624.

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

Graduates leave State University of New York at Plattsburgh with a median federal student loan balance of $21,196, which works out to about $230 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 56.9% of students take federal loans.

Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates earn a median of $56,403 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.3× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns State University of New York at Plattsburgh a value grade of B.

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

Admitted students score 1080–1250 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

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

58.5% of full-time undergraduates graduate from State University of New York at Plattsburgh within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 73.2%.

What are the most popular majors at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

71 programs are listed in federal data; 58 have positive share data. The largest reported major at State University of New York at Plattsburgh is Business Administration, Management and Operations (7.6%), followed by Accounting and Related Services (7.4%).

What percent of State University of New York at Plattsburgh students receive financial aid?

40.6% of State University of New York at Plattsburgh students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 56.9% take federal student loans.

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