More selective than 37% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose State University of New York at Plattsburgh over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, State University of New York at Plattsburgh is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 640 |
| SAT math | 540 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 540–640 | 540–610 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 560–640 | 540–630 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is State University of New York at Plattsburgh compared with other New York colleges?
State University of New York at Plattsburgh has the 89th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 77% | 22% | $10,755 |
| 86 | Clarkson University | 77% | 75% | $30,305 |
| 87 | SUNY College at Potsdam | 78% | 45% | $13,624 |
| 88 | SUNY at Fredonia | 78% | 50% | $15,897 |
| 89 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 78% | 59% | $17,156 |
| 90 | Manhattan University | 79% | 64% | $27,256 |
| 91 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | 79% | 53% | $10,909 |
| 92 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | 80% | 50% | $4,876 |
| 93 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | 80% | 21% | $5,127 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
College Scorecard; IPEDS
State University of New York at Plattsburgh admissions questions
What is the State University of New York at Plattsburgh acceptance rate?
State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,323 of 8,410 applicants were admitted.
Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh require the SAT or ACT?
State University of New York at Plattsburgh considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
The middle 50% of State University of New York at Plattsburgh enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1250 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (789 of 6,323).
Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh getting harder to get into?
State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to State University of New York at Plattsburgh overview