State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Admissions
Interested in attending State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York at Plattsburgh, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Plattsburgh accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,871 people applied and 4,827 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York at Plattsburgh:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at State University of New York at Plattsburgh, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York at Plattsburgh by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SUNY Plattsburgh considers:
Very Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Academic GPA
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
Grades
Students who recently attended State University of New York at Plattsburgh as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.06. 10% of freshmen who attended SUNY Plattsburgh were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SUNY Plattsburgh is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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