SUNY College at Plattsburgh

What SUNY College at Plattsburgh does

SUNY College at Plattsburgh (legal name: State University of New York at Plattsburgh) is a public liberal arts college and one of the four-year founding campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, established in 1889 in Plattsburgh, NY. The institution offers 70+ undergraduate majors/minors and 21 graduate programs across three schools — Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services — including distinctive programs in expeditionary studies, robotics, and global supply chain management. It enrolls roughly 750 first-year, 430+ transfer, 350+ graduate, and 325+ international students annually from 60+ countries, with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a regional branch campus at Queensbury (SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury) co-located at SUNY Adirondack.

The institution operates on a multi-channel delivery model: traditional on-campus instruction at the main Plattsburgh campus, bachelor's degree completion and MSW programs at the Queensbury branch, 18 fully online degree and certificate programs, and short-form microcredentials issued via Credly. Educational technology infrastructure includes Brightspace (D2L) as the LMS, the MyPlattsburgh portal for registration and communications, Degree Works for degree auditing, Cardinal Star for tutoring/advising appointments, and Handshake for career services (12,000+ active job/internship postings). Student support spans the Feinberg Library (200,000+ books, 800+ seats, special collections on the North Country/Adirondacks), the Claude J. Clark Learning Center with free peer and professional tutoring (including STAR-NY online tutoring), and 600+ study abroad locations plus 150+ National Student Exchange campuses.

SUNY Plattsburgh generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, New York State appropriations, and federal/state financial aid, with $5.6M in institutional scholarships awarded annually and a $50 application fee / $250 enrollment deposit structure. Distribution occurs via the SUNY Application portal, Common Application, 100+ transfer pathway agreements with SUNY colleges, dual admission with SUNY Adirondack, and direct international recruitment. The institution is a government state entity — not privately held, not venture-backed, and does not pursue M&A or funding rounds.

Name

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Legal name

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Website

https://plattsburgh.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a public liberal arts college within the SUNY system, founded in 1889 in Plattsburgh, NY, offering 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs to roughly 1,850 first-year, transfer, graduate, and international students annually across its main campus, Queensbury branch, and 18 online programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Honors Liberal Arts Colleges (Honors College/Program-Led) (EDAHACAL)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Liberal arts college
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Plattsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public SUNY institution generating revenue through undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and course charges. Financial model supported by New York state funding and student tuition payments.
2. Financial Aid Disbursement: Institutional scholarship distribution of $5.6M annually in scholarships, with $11k average renewable awards for international students and $173,300 awarded to incoming transfer students.
3. Student Activity Fees: Revenue from student government funding allocations including club activities, with the Art Acquisition Board receiving $5,000 annual funding cap and NAACP chapter receiving permanent club status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a public liberal arts college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, founded in 1889 and located in Plattsburgh, New York, with an additional branch campus at Queensbury. The institution delivers higher education through more than 70 academic programs spanning bachelor's degrees, graduate degrees, online programs, microcredentials, honors coursework, and continuing-education offerings across both campuses.

Product overview

SUNY Plattsburgh is a public liberal arts college offering a comprehensive educational platform consisting of 70+ undergraduate majors/minors and 21 graduate programs across three academic schools (Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Education, Health & Human Services). The institution operates on a multi-platform model with its main campus in Plattsburgh, NY, and a branch campus at Queensbury (SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury). Educational delivery includes traditional on-campus instruction, 18 fully online degree/certificate programs, and microcredentials. Student services are delivered through integrated platforms including MyPlattsburgh portal (for registration and communications), Cardinal Star (for academic support scheduling), Brightspace LMS (for course content), Degree Works (for degree auditing), and Handshake (for career services). The institution also provides physical and digital resources including Feinberg Library with 200,000+ volumes and special collections, the Claude J. Clark Learning Center (for free tutoring), Career Development Center (12K+ job/internship postings), Honors Program, and study abroad access to 600+ international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs More than 70 bachelor's degree programs across liberal arts and professional fields, delivered primarily on the main Plattsburgh campus for traditional first-year and transfer students seeking a four-year undergraduate education.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's degree and advanced certificate programs for post-baccalaureate students seeking specialized credentials and professional advancement.
• Online Programs Web-based undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs enabling remote study for distance learners who need schedule or geographic flexibility.
• Microcredentials Short-form, stackable credential programs targeting professional and emerging skill areas for working adults and continuing learners.
• SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury Branch campus at Queensbury, New York delivering SUNY Plattsburgh academic programs to students in the southern Adirondack / Glens Falls region who cannot easily access the main Plattsburgh campus.
• Honors Program Honors-enrichment track for high-achieving undergraduates, providing an enriched curriculum and additional academic support alongside the standard bachelor's degree programs.
• Study Away Programs Off-campus study opportunities that allow students to pursue experiential learning outside the main campus while remaining enrolled at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio providing personalized academic attention
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Student Association at SUNY PlattsburghcoreOthers · 22 April 2026Student government entity that allocates funding to student clubs and organizations. Passed bylaw restructuring Art Acquisition Board from student government entity to standalone permanent club with reduced funding ($5,000 annual cap). Also granted NAACP chapter permanent club status.
• SUNY AdirondackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual admission agreement allowing seamless transfer from SUNY Adirondack to SUNY Plattsburgh's Queensbury campus. Eliminates application requirements and fees, simplifying the transfer process for students completing associate degrees to move directly into bachelor's degree programs without additional admissions steps.
• 100+ SUNY CollegescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer pathway agreements with over 100 SUNY two- and four-year colleges enabling seamless credit transfer, pre-registration into major courses before orientation, and friendly credit-transfer policies. Students can transfer seamlessly with over 60 bachelor's degree programs available.
• National Student Exchange (NSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNY Plattsburgh participates in National Student Exchange, enabling students to study at 150+ campuses throughout the United States as part of their degree program, expanding domestic exchange opportunities beyond international study abroad.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline career management portal integrated with campus recruiting and job postings. Career Development Center utilizes Handshake for 12,000+ active job and internship postings, resume help, and employer connections. All students and recent alumni have access.
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)coreOthersInternational accreditation organization for business schools. SUNY Plattsburgh's School of Business and Economics holds AACSB accreditation, representing the global standard of excellence in business education achieved by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SUNY Brockport: SUNY comprehensive college with similar enrollment profile and program mix (education, business, health sciences). Direct competitor for western/upstate New York applicants.
• SUNY Oneonta: SUNY liberal arts college with similar size, mission, and program breadth. Competes directly for prospective students in upstate and suburban New York markets.
• SUNY Fredonia: SUNY comprehensive college of comparable size and mission. Overlaps with SUNY Plattsburgh in undergraduate programs, transfer pathways, and online program offerings.
• SUNY Oswego: SUNY comprehensive college of similar scale with overlapping undergraduate programs in business, education, and liberal arts. Competes for transfer students and online program enrollees.
• SUNY Geneseo: Public SUNY liberal arts college of similar size and mission. Both institutions compete for the same high-achieving New York high school graduates seeking public liberal arts education within the SUNY system.
• SUNY New Paltz: Public SUNY liberal arts college with comparable undergraduate-focused mission, similar student-faculty ratios, and overlapping applicant pool from downstate New York.
• SUNY Cortland: SUNY comprehensive college with overlapping program mix (education, business, health sciences) and similar enrollment scale. Direct competitor for transfer students and graduate program applicants.
• SUNY Potsdam: SUNY comprehensive college located in adjacent North Country region. Closest geographic peer and competes directly with SUNY Plattsburgh for North Country and Canadian-border applicants.

Regional players

• St. Lawrence University: Private liberal arts college located in Canton, NY within the North Country region. Comparable in mission and program mix but competes as a private alternative to SUNY Plattsburgh for the same regional applicant pool.
• University of Vermont: Public research university in nearby Burlington, VT. Regional competitor for Vermont, upstate New York, and New England applicants considering public four-year options, though operating at a larger scale and research focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/sunyplattsburgh
• Facebookfacebook.com/131819725561
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suny-plattsburgh
• Instagraminstagram.com/sunyplattsburgh
• Xx.com/PlattsburghNews

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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