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State University of New York Plattsburgh, USA: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

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State University of New York Plattsburgh is a public, one of the top notch universities in the US. The university is home to a student population of around 4,870 undergraduates and 387 graduates, with international students coming from over 70 countries all around the globe. Admissions at SUNY Plattsburgh are considered to be moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 58.5%.

Applicants willing to study at SUNY Plattsburgh are required to pay an application fee of 50 USD. Admission intakes at the university take place all round the year on a rolling basis. The international undergraduate and graduate fees are 35,979.28 USD and 42,099.28 USD respectively.

The university also offers a wide range of scholarships for international students in the range of 2,000 USD to 10,000 USD; and the highest salary observed at SUNY Plattsburgh is 90,000 USD in the field of finance. Also Check: External scholarships to study in USA

State University of New York Plattsburgh Rankings

1st for student satisfaction by International Student Barometer
75th in Regional Universities North by US News and World Report
Times Higher Education also ranked SUNY at 501-600th in US College Rankings
157-824th in Best Greek Colleges in America by Niche

Highlights

Type	Public
Setting	Suburban
Undergraduate Enrolment	4,870
Graduate Enrolment	387
International Enrolment	322
Acceptance Rate	58.5%
Degree Programs	60+
Countries Represented	57
Average Class Size	22
Student-to-Faculty Ratio	16:1
Male: Female Ratio	41:59
High School Average (middle 50%)	85-94
Average SAT Score	1070-1230
Average ACT Score	23-28
Student Organizations	150+
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Mode of Program	Online, On-campus
Work Study Program	Yes
Financial Aid	Scholarships available
Official Website	plattsburgh.edu

SUNY Plattsburgh Campus

SUNY Plattsburgh campus offers innumerable experiences, opportunities and recreational facilities to students.

Students can socialize via 100+ organizational clubs on campus which represent students from 70+ countries to represent their culture and traditions. Some of the student association clubs are Arcadia, Black Onyx, Colleges Against Cancer, Dance Corps, Galilean Society, Hillel, and KINKS.
Recreational Sports and programs are steps in getting involved by inculcating fitness. SUNY Plattsburgh is home to 20 intramural leagues and club sports.
SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association (SA) sponsors clubs & organizations, plans events, advocates for students with an annual budget of 1M USD becoming a true partner of the college.
There are more than 1000 historic contemporary art pieces in The Plattsburgh Art Museum, and 30 annual performances featuring student ensembles, a thriving theatrical community with three to four yearly mainstage productions, and regional arts & cultural activities.
The Centre for Student Involvement provides opportunities for students to volunteer through service to schools, community organizations, and local not-for-profit agencies.

Check: Student reviews of SUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY Plattsburgh Residence

On-campus housing at SUNY Plattsburgh provides a safe environment for students to meet their social and academic concerns. Students willing to live on campus must be fully vaccinated. 85% of first-year students live in FY themed housing which includes Moffitt, Whiteface, Wilson, or blended buildings with upper-level students.

Students can opt for sophomore & junior housing of their choice-based theme by organizing themselves in groups. Incoming freshmen can apply for housing after paying an admission deposit of 250 USD through the housing portal.

Fall applications begin on Feb 1 and spring applications commence from February 1. Housing is available on a first-come and first, serve basis. Given below is housing related information:

Residential Hall	Cost (in USD)
Adirondack	4,720-5,130
Harrington	4,720-5,130
Kent	4,720-5,550
Whiteface Apartment	4,720
Moffitt suite	5,550

Check: Off-campus housing options in the US

SUNY Plattsburgh Programs

Programs offered at SUNY Plattsburgh include 81 majors, 74 minors, 18 graduates, 13 certificates, eight online, and seven Queensbury courses. These are available in the disciplines of art, business, education, health & human services, humanities, math, science, and social sciences.

Students can gain a global experience via study abroad programs across 600 locations and 200+ campuses throughout the US.
Online learning is possible at SUNY Plattsburgh in a wide variety of courses so that the students can learn at the comfort of their homes.
Some of the most popular bachelors and masters programs taught at SUNY Plattsburgh include MSc Natural science, BSc Accounting, and BSc Finance.

The deadlines for few popular courses are mentioned below:

Deadlines	Programs
February 1	Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.) School Psychology (M.A./C.A.S.) Clinical Mental Health Counselling (M.S.) Student Affairs & Higher Education (M.S.) Data Analytics (M.S.)
April 1	Communication Disorders
Rolling Admissions	Adolescence Education- fall Childhood Education- fall Fitness & Wellness Leadership- spring, summer, or fall Natural Resources & Ecology- spring or fall Teacher Leadership (Certificate)- spring, summer, or fall

SUNY Plattsburgh Application Process

Students applying at SUNY Plattsburgh must submit the application requirements along with the application and application fees before the deadlines as all the programs do not have rolling admissions.

Application Portal: SUNY Application Portal or Common Application
Application fee: 50 USD (non-refundable)
Application Requirements:

Academic Records
Evidence of English language proficiency

SAT/ACT scores
Letter of Recommendation (one)
Statement of Purpose (250 words)
Bank Statement

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

Given below are the English language proficiency test scores required for SUNY Plattsburgh applicants:

Tests	Minimum Requirements
TOEFL PBT	490
TOEFL IBT	57
IELTS	5.5
PTE	45
SAT	400
Duolingo	87-104

SUNY Plattsburgh Cost of Attendance

Along with the tuition fee for different programs, it is also essential for international applicants to consider the estimated budget for living in the US.

Students can expect two types of expenses when they enroll in SUNY: billed and unbilled costs. While billed costs are tuition & meal plans, unbilled costs include books, supplies & personal expenses. The tuition and billed costs are expected to increase every year by 5%. The billed costs can be reduced if the student grabs the average international scholarship which ranges between 10,500-13,500 USD/year.

Below mentioned are the various expenses for the academic year:

Expenses (Billed)	Cost per year (in USD)
Undergraduate Tuition	8,490 per semester
Graduate Tuition	11,550 per semester
Room (double occupancy)	9,440
Food (meal plan)	5,300
Required Fees	2,350
Health Insurance (required)	1,640
Total Billed Cost (before scholarships)	35,710
Books and supplies	1,200
Personal expenses	1,800
Total Unbilled Cost	3,000

SUNY Plattsburgh Scholarships

Partial scholarships are awarded to every international student to make their dream come true. No separate scholarship applications are needed as every international student receives the scholarship award when they are accepted.

Some scholarships for international first year students are mentioned below:

Scholarships	Eligibility	Amount (in USD)	Renewable
Global Diversity Award	Accepted international first-year students	2,500	Annually
Campus Community Award	International students who reside in campus	5,000	Annually
Academic Merit Scholarship	Accepted international students will be considered	Up to 6,000	Annually
MAXIMUM AWARD	-	7,500 – 13,500	Annually

SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni

Networking, career resources, access to main events of the college, access to alumni online directory, campus privileges, opportunities to volunteer and share ideas in the class platform are the few benefits offered to alumni.

The most notable alumni at SUNY Plattsburgh are:

Tim Robbins: American actor
Owen Benjamin: American comedian
Nancy Kress: American science-fiction writer
Raghida Dergham: Lebanese-American journalist
Heather Thomson: Fashion designer (creator of Yummie)

SUNY Plattsburgh Placements

The highest-paid SUNY Plattsburgh graduates belong from Financial Services with a salary package of 90,000 USD annually. Career Development Centre (CDC) helps students to lay a foundation for their success after college. CDC assists the students with the following:

Provides personal career coaching for students and alumni on a range of topics like resume & cover letter review & development, job/internship searching, career exploration, choosing a major, graduate school, and interview preparation.
Students can have virtual drop-in hours to get help with resumes, cover letters, and other career questions.
Offers opportunities to explore their career options in the US via assessments.
Develop a job/internship search strategy.
Offers special events like graduate & professional school fairs, career fairs, etiquette dinners, and workshops.

Getting into SUNY Plattsburgh can not be considered to be a piece of cake, since the university has a moderate acceptance rate. The university however, attracts study abroad candidates due to its smaller class sizes, and higher rate of returns in terms of placement opportunities, the starting salary at SUNY being 45,000 USD.

State University of New York Plattsburgh Program Fees & Deadlines

Program	Important Dates	Fees	Exams Score
B.S Computer Science 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45
B.S Biomedical Sciences 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45
B.A Broadcast Journalism 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45
B.S International Business 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45
B.S Medical Technology 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45
B.S Biochemistry 4 years	Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)	INR 14.3 L/Yr USD 16,980 /Yr	IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 76 PTE: 45

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State University of New York Plattsburgh Scholarships

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 84,410/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 37.9 L/Yr$44,888	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 17 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
STEM Scholarship for young women	Scholarship per student₹ 12.7 L/Yr$15,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeNeed-Based	View Details
Liberty University Scholarships:	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details

State University of New York Plattsburgh Admissions

Application Portal: https://www.suny.edu/student/oas/showLogin.do

Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)
Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)
Important Date: April1 (Application results)

State University of New York Plattsburgh Exam Scores

Exams	Avg. Score	Min Score	Max. Score	%Submitted'
Undergraduate
SAT	1120	1050	1190	85
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	565	530	600	-
Mathematics	555	520	590	-
ACT	23	21	25	26
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English	22	19	25	-
Mathematics	22	20	24	-

Attendance Cost

₹1,755,728

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees

Undergraduate Programs

₹1,755,728 / Year

Post Graduate Program

₹1,385,421 / Year

On Campus

Books & Supplies

₹102,980 / Year

On campus, Room & Board

₹1,054,281 / Year

On Campus, Other Expenses

₹235,504 / Year