SUNY College at Plattsburgh Acceptance Rate
Plattsburgh, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,410
- Admitted
- 6,323
- Yield
- 12.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY College at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate has risen from 47.9% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24.
Its 75.2% rate makes SUNY College at Plattsburgh more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,452 | 4,045 | 47.9% | 1,036 |
| 2015–16 | 8,261 | 4,105 | 49.7% | 963 |
| 2016–17 | 9,404 | 4,799 | 51% | 1,021 |
| 2017–18 | 9,643 | 5,101 | 52.9% | 1,129 |
| 2018–19 | 9,201 | 4,992 | 54.3% | 1,144 |
| 2019–20 | 9,587 | 5,606 | 58.5% | 961 |
| 2020–21 | 9,009 | 5,498 | 61% | 893 |
| 2021–22 | 6,733 | 4,576 | 68% | 920 |
| 2022–23 | 6,872 | 4,827 | 70.2% | 844 |
| 2023–24 | 8,410 | 6,323 | 75.2% | 789 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,209 | 3,961 | 76% |
| Men | 3,201 | 2,362 | 73.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–640 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 |
How SUNY College at compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY College at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Plattsburgh's acceptance rate is 75.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,323 admitted of 8,410 applicants).
Is SUNY College at Plattsburgh test optional?
SUNY College at Plattsburgh is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
SUNY College at Plattsburgh received 8,410 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,323.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
Admitted students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh typically scored 560–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY College at Plattsburgh getting harder to get into?
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.9% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.plattsburgh.edu/.