College Profile
Founded in 1889, the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh is a small, public, accredited institution in New York State. Plattsburgh offers over 60 majors including Accounting, Finance, International Business, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Hospitality Management, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, and Communications.
Plattsburgh is surrounded by the pristine, natural beauty of northern New York State, 100 km south of Montreal, Canada. Located on Lake Champlain in the northeast corner of New York State, “The Lake City” is a cultural crossroads. You can get a taste for the city’s budding arts and music scenes at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, historic Strand Theater and the coffee shops and galleries downtown.
SUNY Plattsburgh enrolls about 100 international students from around the world making it one of the most globally diverse college within the 64-campus SUNY system. From your first day on campus, our supportive staff will welcome you to our friendly, home-away-from-home environment. Our comprehensive new student orientation program ensures a smooth start to academic life in the United States, followed by regular events and activities for you to explore our beautiful region and share your culture with others.
Our students enjoy on campus living and learning experiences: low student-faculty ratio, small classes, and instruction by faculty, not graduate students. U.S. News & World Report lists SUNY Plattsburgh among the top schools in “America’s Best Colleges.” Our professors are leaders in their fields and mentors to their students. The college’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in its diverse academic programs, distinguished faculty, cutting-edge research, and plentiful internships. With so many opportunities for undergraduate research and hands-on learning, our graduates are well-prepared for employment or further study. Imagine what you will accomplish!
Popular Programs We Offer
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
All Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Accounting
Business Administration
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Finance
Psychology
Robotics
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
All Graduate Programs
Data Analytics
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Demographics
| 4561 | Total Enrollment |
| 3831 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 730 | Graduate Enrollment |
| 105 | International Student Enrollment |
| 41% | Male |
| 59% | Female |
| 1:16 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 25 | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | Canada, Nepal, Ethiopia, India, and Japan |
International Student Housing Options
The housing options at SUNY Plattsburgh offer a safe, secure, well-maintained environment, which addresses the academic, personal and social needs of our students. A dorm is place to sleep and shower. Our residence halls provide opportunities for students to engage in leadership roles, interact with other students by attending activities, seek academic support services such as advising and tutoring, or just hang out with friends in lounges equipped with TVs, pool tables, ping-pong tables, and a variety of other options! Living on campus is fun, exciting, and challenging. There is a strong sense of community in our student residence halls and students play a central role in creating an environment that values understanding and respect.
For more information:
Campus Housing & Community Living
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(518) 564-3824
Email: housing@plattsburgh.edu
Collaborative Programs
SUNY Plattsburgh is proud to maintain partnerships with prestigious institutions and agencies around the world.
Our study abroad partners include:
Australia
- Bond University
- University of New South Wales
- University of Queensland
Canada
- University of Quebec at Chicoutimi
France
- ECS Rennes School of Business
Japan
- Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
- Ritsumeikan University
Spain
- University of Deusto
United Kingdom
- Keele University
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of East Anglia
Our international agency partners include:
- Institute of International Education
- IREX
- World Learning
- American Councils
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
First Year Admissions
Transfer Admissions
Graduate Students Admissions
Financial Aid
Every degree-seeking international student is awarded a financial package upon admission. Financial aid awards are based on academic merit, country of residence, and financial need. Total award packages range from $10,000 – $13,500, which typically covers 30% of the cost of attendance. To see a cost estimate, please see the “International Student Scholarships” webpage
Student Activities and Campus Life
We have over 100 student clubs and organizations that will help you express your cultural, academic, religious, and social movement passions. Our students stay active participating in intramural and club sports on campus, or watching one of our 18 NCAA Division III sports teams compete.
Our 12 residence halls include several different styles, some with programming and amenities for special populations (for example, a globally-themed housing cluster and the Kent NEXUS Program for soon-to-graduate undergraduates). You’ll enjoy modern conveniences such as free WiFi, kitchenettes throughout the buildings, and comfortable lounges. Life on campus is about building relationships. Our residence halls and student activities make your experience on campus lively and active, bringing you together with students from all over the U.S. and the world to live, work, and play in one friendly community. For more information, click here.
