State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Public · 3,769 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,400 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,121 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,076 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,655 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,611 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,156 |
Sticker tuition: $9,035 in-state, $18,945 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1165
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,403
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,196
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business26%
Health & Nursing13%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Communications & Media7%
Psychology7%
Criminal Justice7%
Computer Science3%
History2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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