Plattsburgh State prepares a diverse student population for a wide range of professional careers by providing undergraduates with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, graduate students with advanced professional preparation, and all students with a commitment to academic excellence, ethical values, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship within a global community. The university takes advantage of the natural surroundings, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, in selected academic programs and courses, in recreational activities, and in community involvement and services.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
480
560
SAT Math
470
570
SAT Writing
440
530
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
18
25
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$5,296
$5,352
$5,407
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$11,556
$11,612
$11,667
Books and supplies
$850
$950
$950
Room and board (on campus)
$7,066
$7,728
$8,124
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (518) 564-2072
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 88%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,750
State/Local Grants: $2,159
Institutional Grants: $2,782
Student Loans: $4,378