State University of New York at Plattsburgh
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,769 students.
About This School
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public institution located in Plattsburgh, New York with approximately 3,769 undergraduate students enrolled. State University of New York at Plattsburgh has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. In-state tuition is $9,035 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $46,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public university in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1889 and officially opened in 1890. The university is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. SUNY Plattsburgh has 5,109 students, of whom 4,680 are undergraduates.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $16,547/year after aid and a modest $15,000 median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 59% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and drawn to a small, tight-knit campus in the Adirondack region, but come in with a clear plan and use every support resource available, because the retention data suggests many students struggle to stay on track.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,769 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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