State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Public university · Plattsburgh, NY · 3,769 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1080–1250
ACT (middle 50%)
22–28
Average net price
$15,606
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,193
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1080 and 1250 on the SAT. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1080, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–28.
The latest federal data says State University of New York at Plattsburgh is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on State University of New York at Plattsburgh's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does State University of New York at Plattsburgh cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,193 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,606 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,035 for NY residents and $18,945 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,035
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$18,945
- Room & board$18,080
- Total cost of attendance$28,193
- Average net price after grants$15,606
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Biology, Communications.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh FAQ
- What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1080–1250. Aim for 1250 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–28.
- Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh test-optional?
- The latest federal data says State University of New York at Plattsburgh is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on State University of New York at Plattsburgh's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does State University of New York at Plattsburgh cost?
- About $28,193 a year before aid; $15,606 on average after grants.
- What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's FAFSA school code?
- 002849. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so State University of New York at Plattsburgh receives your information.
- What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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