Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Online | plattsburgh.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
SUNY Plattsburgh is a public liberal arts college located in Plattsburgh, New York, situated on Lake Champlain near the Adirondack Mountains and 60 miles south of Montreal, Canada. The campus, established in 1889 as a teaching college, encompasses 256 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings in an urban-suburban setting. The college maintains a moderate level of selectivity and operates as part of the State University of New York system, offering more than 60 degree programs with notable strengths in education, business, environmental science, and psychology. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or suite-style campus housing, while the location provides access to both outdoor recreation and international cultural experiences through its proximity to Canada and the Adirondacks.
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SUNY College at Plattsburgh is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College at Plattsburgh within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#478 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#144 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#67 in Best Colleges in New York
#21 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#386 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1270 |
| GPA | 3.11 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $1,811 |
| Room and Board | $16,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,521 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $1,811 |
| Room and Board | $16,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,431 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Education | 9% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196246 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
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Last updated February 24, 2025