Plattsburgh , New York , United States
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Since its founding in 1889 as a teaching college, SUNY Plattsburgh has had a strong history of meeting regional and statewide needs for higher education. It is also a major driver of the economic and cultural well-being of the community.
Plattsburgh State Normal and Training School was renamed State University of New York College at Plattsburgh when it joined the State University of New York (SUNY) system with its establishment in 1948. When the school became part of the SUNY system, it changed from a two-year teacher's institution to a four-year, public liberal arts college.
During the 1960s and 1970s, SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as the whole State University of New York system, underwent rapid growth. Many of the more modern buildings on campus were constructed during this time period, including the Angell College Center, Feinberg Library, and one low-rise and several high-rise dormitories.
Since 1978, the student population has remained relatively small, ranging between 5,500 and 6,600 matriculated students. Enrollment was the highest in the Fall 1988 semester, with 6,594 students. In fall 2017, enrollment was 5,719 students, the first year of increased enrollments after several years of declining enrollment at the college. The following year, enrollment declined by 15 students, to 5,704. In Fall 2018, the average class size was 22 and the student-faculty ratio was 16:1.
In the 21st century, the campus has seen the completion of two new buildings: the Hudson Hall Annex and Au Sable Hall. The majority of dormitory buildings received renovations during the period as well. The 2010s also saw the renovation of Hawkins Pond, the Podium walkways, and various athletic fields.
Live Well & Learn
Set in one of the world’s most spectacular regions — the Champlain Valley — SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus environment contributes substantially to student and faculty well being.
Faculty Who Make a Difference
Many colleges tout a faculty who work closely with students. At SUNY Plattsburgh, that claim is more than mere hype. Here great teaching is the norm, and the greatest teachers interact closely with their students, whom they make every bit as much of a priority as the exceptional academic scholarship for which many are nationally recognized.
Our Location
Situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh is nestled between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Montreal, the second-largest city in Canada, is an hour away — and so are Burlington, Vermont, and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid. Students shop, eat, explore, and see concerts in all three places.
THE Ranking::
501
QS Ranking::
N/A
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
12000 USD/ year
Average Annual UG Fee:
16980 USD
Average Annual PG Fee:
N/A
Application Fee:
50 USD