State University of New York at Plattsburgh's published cost of attendance is $28,244. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,244 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,945 |
| Room and Board | $17,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $930 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,088 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,156 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,400 |
| $30–48k | $12,121 |
| $48–75k | $17,076 |
| $75–110k | $17,655 |
| $110k+ | $24,611 |
State University of New York at Plattsburgh's published cost of attendance is $28,244. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $9,400; middle-income families pay around $17,076; higher-income families pay approximately $24,611. Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Plattsburgh #438 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public comprehensive university, SUNY Plattsburgh participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The institution's affordability positioning reflects both its public tuition structure and the aid reach available to New York residents and out-of-state students. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,196, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,010; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,319, median federal debt of $21,196 projects to a monthly payment of about $239 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,319, placing State University of New York at Plattsburgh in the 33.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,939 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing State University of New York at Plattsburgh in the 32.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks State University of New York at Plattsburgh #997 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure compares with $56,249 at comparable institutions, and State University of New York at Plattsburgh sits in the 51.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning $43,000. The dominant program concentration at State University of New York at Plattsburgh is Business, which accounts for 26% of degrees awarded. Social Sciences represents 4% of graduates, and Education accounts for 4%, rounding out the three largest program families. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #137 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 111 graduates earning $70,499. Among the next tier of programs, Azimuth ranks Accounting #107 among nonprofit four-year institutions with 108 graduates earning $70,109, and Psychology, General #160 among nonprofit four-year institutions with 107 graduates earning $50,673.
