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The campus of SUNY Plattsburgh is in Plattsburgh, New York, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Plattsburgh include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, media, art studies, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at SUNY Plattsburgh is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 560.
SUNY Plattsburgh has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 6,044 students enrolled (5,587 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at SUNY Plattsburgh. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Plattsburgh values student athletics, and belongs to the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Plattsburgh State prepares a diverse student population for a wide range of professional careers by providing undergraduates with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, graduate students with advanced professional preparation, and all students with a commitment to academic excellence, ethical values, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship within a global community. The university takes advantage of the natural surroundings, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, in selected academic programs and courses, in recreational activities, and in community involvement and services."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
General Phone: (518) 564-2000
Admissions Phone: (518) 564-2040
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 564-2072
http://www.plattsburgh.edu
SUNY Plattsburgh awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 419 | art education, elementary/middle school admin, elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 196 | English, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, history, geography, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 172 | business, accounting, managerial economics |
| Media | 91 | journalism, mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 90 | psychology, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 62 | family studies, social work, food and nutrition |
| Science | 59 | biology, anatomical sciences, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 52 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Art Studies | 49 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 47 | hotel management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 35 | conservation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Plattsburgh in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,144 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 234 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 4 |
In 2005, SUNY Plattsburgh had a total enrollment of 6,044 students (5,587 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
SUNY Plattsburgh offers campus housing for 2,969 of its 5,587 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plattsburgh, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,321 | 3,278 | 62% | 1,031 | 31% |
| Men | 2,160 | 1,362 | 63% | 420 | 31% |
| Women | 3,161 | 1,916 | 61% | 611 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 564-2040
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,296 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,556 |
| Room and board | $ 7,066 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,666 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,142 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Plattsburgh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 564-2072
SUNY Plattsburgh has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $79,118 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,145 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $73,558 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 64 | $71,026 | 13 | $64,743 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $56,799 | 26 | $54,998 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $49,869 | 40 | $47,194 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $40,786 | 16 | $37,685 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $59,685 | 95 | $50,130 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Plattsburgh Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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