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SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a four-year, public liberal arts college located in Plattsburgh, New York. It was established in 1889 and opened in 1890. The college is a part of the State University of New York system, and is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students every semester. SUNY College at Plattsburgh offers more than 50 bachelors degrees and a wide variety of minors.
Plattsburgh State competes in more than 15 different intercollegiate sports at the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The sports teams also participate within the State University of New York Athletic Conference(SUNYAC). They are nicknamed the Cardinals.
The campus of SUNY Plattsburgh is in Plattsburgh, NY, 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 media, hospitality, art studies, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at SUNY Plattsburgh is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 49% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 485 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, SUNY Plattsburgh had 6,259 students enrolled (6,072 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. SUNY Plattsburgh offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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 12901-2681
General Phone: (518) 564-2000
http://www.plattsburgh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 383 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, school counseling, secondary teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, educational supervision, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 173 | sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, anthropology, geography, area studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 141 | business, accounting, marketing, business management, finance, international business, small business operations, managerial economics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 124 | psychology, educational psychology, mental health counseling |
| Media | 108 | radio and television, public relations and advertising, journalism, mass communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 73 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 70 | family studies, food and nutrition, social work |
| Science | 67 | biology, geology, biochemistry, ecology, physics, chemistry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Hospitality | 55 | hotel management |
| Art Studies | 46 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 45 | conservation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | parks and recreation studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Plattsburgh in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,103 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 277 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 39 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Plattsburgh had a total enrollment of 6,259 students (6,072 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 87% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
SUNY Plattsburgh offers campus housing for 2,991 of its 6,072 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 6,909 | 3,410 | 49% | 1,028 | 30% |
| Men | 2,960 | 1,464 | 49% | 466 | 32% |
| Women | 3,949 | 1,946 | 49% | 562 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,429 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,689 |
| Room and board | $ 8,250 |
| Room charge | $ 5,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,987 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Plattsburgh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284900)
SUNY Plattsburgh has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $93,611 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $84,157 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $83,128 | 17 | $76,847 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $67,215 | 42 | $62,595 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $55,933 | 32 | $52,529 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $53,455 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $49,275 | 23 | $45,075 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 164 | $69,097 | 117 | $58,234 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
Curriculum and Instruction
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
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics 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
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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