101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 518-564-2000
http://www.plattsburgh.edu extension@plattsburgh.edu
About SUNY-Plattsburgh
  • Year of Foundation 1889
  • Size of Campus 300 acres
  • Type of Instituition Public institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 5,394
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state
Application
  • App. Deadlines Fafsa
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State 5,329 in-state, 11,589 out-of-state
  • Room and Board
  • Nonfall Registration
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Selective
  • Application Fee 40
  • Enrollment No.
Reference: SUNY-Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh is home to a vibrant community of renowned teachers and nationally recognized scholars, dedicated to engaging students and helping them to succeed. Our students arrive from diverse backgrounds and places. But once enrolled, they have one particularly important thing in common: a college experience with the power to transform their lives. SUNY Plattsburgh's remarkable campus culture and environment combine with an exceptionally high quality of teaching to produce success for students. The Plattsburgh experience challenges students to discover their potential, to seek new intellectual horizons, and to learn skills that can turn dreams into realities. It's an experience that calls students to explore new ground and reach still greater heights of achievement. It is this special Plattsburgh experience that makes the College much more than "just another public college."
Social Life And Activities
  • Number of sororities 7
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Hillel, Newman Association
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 5%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Racial/Ethnic Student Organizations: African Unity, Afro-Brazilian Capoeira, AKEBA, Asian Club, Chinese Association, Club Caribbean, Club Italia, Centre for Womyn's Concerns, El Pueblo, FUERZA, Hillel, Irish Club, NAACP, Or
  • Alcohol Policies Yes
  • Number of frats 7
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 2
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus World Week, Winterfest, Springfest, Family Weekend, Opening Weekend, Club Caribbean Pageant, Late Night Activities
  • Number of students in fraternities 7
  • Percent students who are frat members 7%
  • Number of honor societies Honor Societies: Alpha Epsilon Rho (Communications), Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology), Alpha Mu Alpha (Marketing), Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre), Alpha Sigma Lambda (Adult Students), Beta Gamma Sigma (Business), Chi Alpha Epsilon (EOP Scholastic), Chi Alpha Sigma
  • Setting Suburban
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest train Plattsburgh (1)
  • Distance to nearest bus Plattsburgh (1)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport Burlington, Vermont (32), Plattsburgh (2)
Student Housing
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 12
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 3%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 8%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 96%
  • Number of students using college housing 47%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 1%
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 0%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (92%), other housing options (8%)
Campus Services
  • Museums Art Galleries, Sculpture Courtyard, Theatre and Concert Halls, Communications/Lecture Hall, Interaction Video for telecourses, Radio/TV Broadcasting Facilities, Planetarium, Canadian and International Studies Center, Alzheimer's Research Center, On-site re
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
  • Number Of Subscriptions 1,461
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 0
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Computer Courses No
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 300
  • Number Of Microforms 926,246
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 0
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing, study skills
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 24,139
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 8
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of e-books 4,738
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Library Facilities Rockwell Kent Gallery; John Brown Virtual Library; Clinton County Cemetery Registry; Plattsburgh State Archives; North Country Special Collection
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 683,581
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Student Employment and Career
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,600
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 19%
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 1 year 53%
  • Student Employment Federal work study program available
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 46%
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Plattsburgh CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh and other Local School District
  • Employed Students after 2 years 62%
  • Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training