History
Since its founding in 1889 as a teaching college, SUNY Plattsburgh has had a strong history of meeting regional and statewide needs for higher education. It is also a major driver of the economic and cultural well-being of the community.
Plattsburgh, SUNY
New York, USA
A Proud Past, A Strong Future
The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, also known as SUNY Plattsburgh or Plattsburgh State College is a four-year, public liberal arts college in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. The college was founded in 1889 and opened in 1890. The college is part of the State University of New York system and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is also a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. SUNY Plattsburgh has 5520 students, of whom 5,215 are undergraduates.
Location
SUNY Plattsburgh is a residential campus, located in a small city. SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury is a branch campus, offering selected undergraduate and graduate programs. Both campuses are walkable, safe, and scenic.
Vision
SUNY Plattsburgh will be a model comprehensive college for a student-centered approach to higher education. The “Plattsburgh Experience” will be recognized as one that matches student talents and abilities with pathways to academic, professional and personal success.
Quick Facts
SUNY Plattsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) since 1952. The college offers more than 60 baccalaureate degrees and a wide variety of minors within three principal academic divisions; Arts and Sciences, an internationally accredited School of Business, and Education, Health and Human Services. Graduate degrees are offered in Education, School Psychology, speech-language pathology, and liberal arts. All courses offered at Plattsburgh are taught by faculty, the majority of which hold doctoral degrees.
Degree
Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional
Requirements
Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score / Resume / Letter of Recommendation
Established
1889
School Type
Public
Student
5,719
Tuition & Fees
8,325 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 77 / IELTS 6.5
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
49.7% / 3.2
Programs and Majors
- Anthropology
- Art History Study
- Art Studio Study
- Audio-radio Production
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology Adolescence Education
- Biomedical Sciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Chemical Engineering Study
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Adolescence Education
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Criminal Justice
- Cytotechnology
- Digital Media Production
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- English Language Arts
- English Literature
- English Writing Arts
- Environmental Geoscience
- Environmental Planning & Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics & Social Philosophy
- Gender & Women’s
- Geology
- History
- History Teaching Preparation Study Option
- Information Technology
- Journalism: Magazine
- Journalism: Multimedia
- Journalism: News
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Music
- Optometry Study
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Pre-health: 3 Year Path At SUNY Plattsburgh For 3+4 Programs
- Pre-health: 3+4 Optometry Program
- Pre-health: 3+4 Program With New York College Podiatric Medicine
- Pre-health: 3+4 Program With SUNY Buffalo, School Of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pre-health: 3+4 Programs At American University Of Antigua
- Pre-health: 3+4 Programs At St. George’s University
- Pre-health: 4+4 Program With University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic
- Pre-health: Occupational Therapy Master’s At Clarkson University
- Pre-health: Physical Therapy Doctor’s At Clarkson University
- Pre-health: Physician’s Assistant Master’s At Clarkson University Program
- Pre-health: SUNY Upstate Medical Early Assurance Program
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Robotics
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish With Latin American Studies
- Studio Art
- Theatre
- TV-video Production
Arts & Sciences
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Hospitality Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
Business & Economics
- Adolescence Education (Grades 7–12)
- Childhood & Special Education (Grades 1–6)
- Childhood (Elementary) Education
- Expeditionary Studies
- Fitness & Wellness Leadership
- Human Development & Family Relations
- Human Development & Family Relations: Adolescence
- Human Development & Family Relations: Adult Development & Aging
- Human Development & Family Relations: Child Care Management
- Literacy Education (Grades 1–6)
- Nursing (Only Freshman)
- Nutrition
- RN To B.S. (Online)
- RN To B.S. At Queensbury
- Social Work
Education, Health & Human Services
- Biology Adolescence Education, M.S.T.
- Chemistry Adolescence Education, M.S.T.
- Geology Adolescence Education, M.S.T.
- History Adolescence Education, M.S.T.
- Natural Science, M.S.
- Pre-health: 3 Year Path At SUNY Plattsburgh For 3+4 Programs
- Pre-health: 3+4 Optometry Program
- Pre-health: 3+4 Program With New York College Podiatric Medicine
- Pre-health: 3+4 Program With SUNY Buffalo, School Of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pre-health: 3+4 Programs At American University Of Antigua
- Pre-health: 3+4 Programs At St. George’s University
- Pre-health: 4+4 Program With University Of Bridgeport College Of Chiropractic
- Pre-health: Occupational Therapy Master’s At Clarkson University
- Pre-health: Physical Therapy Doctor’s At Clarkson University
- Pre-health: Physician’s Assistant Master’s At Clarkson University Program
- Pre-health: SUNY Upstate Medical Early Assurance Program
- Professional Science In Environmental Science, M.S.
- School Psychology, M.A.
Arts & Sciences
- Data Analytics, M.S.
Business & Economics
- Adolescence Education (Grades 7–12), M.S.T.
- Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), M.S.T.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Certificate
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
- Fitness & Wellness Leadership, M.S. (Online)
- School Building Leader, Certificate
- School District Leader, Certificate
- Special Education (Birth–grade 6 Or Grades 7–12), M.S.T.
- Student Affairs & Higher Education, M.S.
- Teacher Leadership, Certificate