Plattsburgh, NY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 75% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,587 | 5,606 | 961 | 58% |
| 2020 | 9,009 | 5,498 | 893 | 61% |
| 2021 | 6,733 | 4,576 | 920 | 68% |
| 2022 | 6,872 | 4,827 | 844 | 70% |
| 2023 | 8,410 | 6,323 | 789 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,961 of 5,209 women and 2,362 of 3,201 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
State University of New York at Plattsburgh has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,323 of 8,410 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,410 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 789 enrolled.
No. State University of New York at Plattsburgh is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 58% to 75% — it has become less selective.