About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Richard Higgins
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2697
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2697
Phone
518-564-2040
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Fitness Center
Art Museums
College Field House
Computer Labs
College Center
Art Museums
College Field House
Computer Labs
College Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Malls/Wlmart
Montreal, Canada
Lake Placid, NY
Burlington, VT
Adirondack Mountains
Montreal, Canada
Lake Placid, NY
Burlington, VT
Adirondack Mountains
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Available Saturdays and Holidays (ie Columbus Day)
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
No friday, Saturday, or Sunday
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greyhound-the station is about one half mile from the Campus.
Amtrak-the Station is in the city, near the lake and about a mile from the campus.
Air (Continental Connections)-roughly two miles fromt the campus, on rte. 3. Local taxi available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the South , take Interstate 87 (the Adirondack Northway), north to exit 37. Those coming from from the west have several choices (call us for route tips). From the east, take I-89 in Vermont north to Grand Isle ferry. From southern New England, take the Massachusetts Turnpike to I-87 in New York State.
Local Accommodations
Exit 37 off I-87-approximately 1 mile from Campus
Baymont Inn 518-562-4000
Comfort Inn 518-562-2730
Days Inn of Plattsburgh 518-561-0403
EconoLodge 518-561-1500
Holiday Inn 1-800-HOLIDAY
Best Western 1-800-528-1234
Quality Inn 518-563-0222
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Overview
Applicants: 6,798
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average HS GPA: 3.00
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Non-Academic
Interview
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
434
with Terminal Degree
249
235
Men
199
Women
37
Minority
17
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Health 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.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
Child Development.
Family and Community Services.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dawn Fratangelo
NBC News Anchor
Tom Chapin
Entertainer
Joseph DeSalvo
VP chief of Risk Mgt., Charles Schwab, CA
Bruce McDonald
Segment Producer/MTC - New York
Denise Lahey
CEO of OracleMobile in CA
Ann Kelly Resnick
VP for Marketing/ZanyBrainy.com
Anthony Weiner
Congressman
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,486
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,177
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,399
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,703
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$4,350
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$10,300
Required Fees
$850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$850
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,500
Transportation for Commuters
$1,620
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,500
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Scholarships for disavantaged students, State Educational Opportunity Program
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,403
Foreign Countries Represented
56
Demographics
58% female
42% male
4% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
46%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
89%
Campus Environment
Village
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
97
Number of Honor Societies
26
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
3
6% join a fraternity
5% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Cardinals)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Cardinals)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Health
Womens Center
Sustainability
60*
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Available through the Bookstore
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
