SUNY College at Plattsburgh

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a small-town public four-year institution located in Plattsburgh, NY. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 75.2% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1270 on the SAT (560–640 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 540–630 Math).

Tuition is $8,881 per year for in-state students and $18,791 for out-of-state students. Room and board costs approximately $20,640 annually. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,982 per year. Approximately 75% of students receive some form of financial aid. 39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh has an average six-year graduation rate of 59%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (71%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (66%), Hispanic (12%), Black (10%), Asian (2%), and international (4%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.