State University of New York at Plattsburgh

It is moderately difficult to get into State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The acceptance rate at State University of New York at Plattsburgh is 70%. Out of 6,872 applications received in 2023, 4,827 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to State University of New York at Plattsburgh, the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to State University of New York at Plattsburgh for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than November 1.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of State University of New York at Plattsburgh's admissions stats.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	Yes

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Getting into SUNY Plattsburgh is moderately difficult.

In 2022, SUNY Plattsburgh accepted 70% of students, approximately 4,827 from 6,872 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SUNY Plattsburgh, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York at Plattsburgh

State University of New York at Plattsburgh has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York at Plattsburgh

What does State University of New York at Plattsburgh consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York at Plattsburgh for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York at Plattsburgh Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York at Plattsburgh, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with State University of New York at Plattsburgh's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	3	3.4	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

Students admitted to State University of New York at Plattsburgh have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York at Plattsburgh 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 33% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York at Plattsburgh, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	1%
3.75 and 3.99	11%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	27%
2.00 and 2.49	12%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to State University of New York at Plattsburgh directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York at Plattsburgh is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12% of State University of New York at Plattsburgh's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

To be competitive with other State University of New York at Plattsburgh applicants, you should aim to score between 1040 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At State University of New York at Plattsburgh 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York at Plattsburgh students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York at Plattsburgh students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York at Plattsburgh, you should strive to earn between 21 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York at Plattsburgh's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York at Plattsburgh students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York at Plattsburgh

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York at Plattsburgh during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York at Plattsburgh Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York at Plattsburgh accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York at Plattsburgh accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

❌ No, State University of New York at Plattsburgh is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate is 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?

❌ State University of New York at Plattsburgh does not offer early decision.

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