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Suny College at Plattsburgh
- 101 Broad Street
- Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- OPEID College Code: 00284900
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- General Phone: (518) 564-2000
- President: Dr. John Ettling
- Website: www.plattsburgh.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,259
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.plattsburgh.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,994 | 4,142 | 7,136 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,394 (47%) | 1,924 (46%) | 3,318 (46%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 422 (30%) | 553 (29%) | 975 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 939 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 263 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 26% | 58% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,378 | $3,750 | $2,159 | $2,782 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 30 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,604 | 1,482 | 1,445 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,407 | $5,352 | $5,296 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,667 | $11,612 | $11,556 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,124 | $7,728 | $7,066 |
| Other Expenses | $2,287 | $2,146 | $2,142 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,768 | $16,176 | $15,354 |
| Out of State | $23,028 | $22,436 | $21,614 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,357 | $6,302 | $6,146 |
| Out of State | $12,617 | $12,562 | $12,406 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,357 | $6,302 | $6,146 |
| Out of State | $12,617 | $12,562 | $12,406 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,259 Undergraduate: 5,634 Graduate: 625
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,634 Female: 3,625
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,455 Female: 3,179
- Graduate Gender Male: 179 Female: 446
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,592 Part-Time: 667
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,293 Part-Time: 341
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 299 Part-Time: 326
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 402 | 6% |
| American Indian | 26 | 0.4% |
| Black | 274 | 4% |
| Asian | 112 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 4% |
| White | 4,590 | 73% |
| Unknown | 616 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,784 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,019 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,369 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 510 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 194 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 119 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 177 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 67 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,111 | 775 | 336 |
| Faculty Status | 503 | 274 | 229 |
| Tenured Faculty | 168 | 161 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 31 | - | 31 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 499 | 274 | 225 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | - | 3 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 51 | 51 | - |
| Other Professionals | 219 | 159 | 60 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 342 | 291 | 51 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 131 | 122 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 144 | 124 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,998 (266) | $65,373 (156) | $54,794 (110) |
| Professor | $77,576 (74) | $78,713 (59) | $73,103 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $59,781 (95) | $61,573 (53) | $57,521 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,751 (53) | $55,794 (27) | $51,629 (26) |
| Instructor | $43,111 (3) | $41,410 (2) | $46,512 (1) |
| Lecturer | $44,575 (41) | $46,767 (15) | $43,311 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,319 (6) | $74,319 (6) | - (-) |
| Professor | $83,035 (4) | $83,035 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $69,775 (1) | $69,775 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $44,000 (1) | $44,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,994 (272) | $65,204 (162) | $54,794 (110) |
| Professor | $77,082 (78) | $78,029 (63) | $73,103 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $59,753 (96) | $61,490 (54) | $57,521 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,751 (53) | $55,794 (27) | $51,629 (26) |
| Instructor | $43,111 (3) | $41,410 (2) | $46,512 (1) |
| Lecturer | $44,371 (42) | $46,095 (16) | $43,311 (26) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 399 | 221 | 178 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 320 | 180 | 140 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Ice Hockey | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Lacrosse | 39 | 39 | - |
| Soccer | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 57 | 32 | 25 |
| Cross Country | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $26,920 | $21,605 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,812 | $5,645 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 47% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White | 56% |
| Unknown | 60% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 10 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 21 | 50 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 9 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 35 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
