State University of New York at Plattsburgh Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.41%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.53%
Freshmen Enrollment
798
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,830 students have applied and 6,924 students have allowed to admit to State University of New York at Plattsburgh (Acceptance rate: 78.41%). State University of New York at Plattsburgh's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.53 % where 798 students have finally enrolled out of 6,924 admitted students.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Metropolitan College of New York and Keuka College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.59%).
State University of New York at Plattsburgh enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.22%).
How to Apply to State University of New York at Plattsburgh
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply State University of New York at Plattsburgh. State University of New York at Plattsburgh offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/apply/index.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/cost-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/cost-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/student-support/veterans-support-services/index.html |
| Athletic | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/consumer-information.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/student-support/accessibility-services.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at State University of New York at Plattsburgh and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at State University of New York at Plattsburgh is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of State University of New York at Plattsburgh is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,213). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 1,160 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,213 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 51 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,160 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 9 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 20 | 21 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 24 |
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |