State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,089
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
62%
Annual Tuition
$8,881
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh earn a median of $56,403 ten years after entry — 4% above the national median. Acceptance rate 75.2%, average SAT score 1165, in-state tuition $8,881.
At a Glance
Total Students
3,789
Retention Rate
71%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
57%
Median Debt
$21,196
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,165
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
540–640
SAT Math (middle 50%)
540–610
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
22–28
Institution Overview
SUNY Plattsburgh is a public university with an acceptance rate of 75.2%. The student body consists of 3,789 students. The university retains 71.2% of its students, and 61.7% graduate. The median debt for graduates is $21,196, and 57.2% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition at SUNY Plattsburgh is $8,881. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,823. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $48,089, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,403.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$38k
1 YEAR
$48k
5 YEARS
$56k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, SUNY Plattsburgh alumni earn a median salary of $37,823. Five years post-graduation, median earnings increase to $48,089, and after ten years, the median salary is $56,403. The median debt for graduates is $21,196. Over half of the student body, 57.2%, receives financial aid.
The university has a 61.7% graduation rate and a 71.2% retention rate. The acceptance rate is 75.2%, and the total student population is 3,789. In-state tuition costs $8,881.
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