Safety Score
10.87 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Plattsburgh, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,417-student campus.
- 10.87
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,913
- Rank of 3,050
- #190
- NY rank
- 4,417
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
SUNY College at Plattsburgh reports 10.87 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,913 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 97% of ranked campuses its size.
- 10.87
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,913
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 97%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 22
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
SUNY College at Plattsburgh increased from 18 to 22 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSUNY College at Plattsburgh is a Public institution located in Plattsburgh, NY, enrolling approximately 4,417 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 52 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #190 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,417 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is "Fondling" with 23 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.45 incidents per 1,000 students, SUNY College at Plattsburgh reports 2293% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
SUNY College at Plattsburgh's safety score of 10.87 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 4.5% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2913
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#190
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
22
across 11 crime categories
Where SUNY College at Plattsburgh sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
11 safer than 3% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
SUNY College at Plattsburgh percentile rank 4.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2913 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
SUNY College at Plattsburgh reports 2293% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,035
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,945
- Avg Net Price
- $17,156
- Median Debt
- $21,196
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
- SAT Average
- 1165
- SAT Math Range
- 540–610
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 22–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 59%
- Retention Rate
- 73%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,089
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,403
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 70%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySUNY College at Plattsburgh: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 83% (12 → 22 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 52 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 3 | 48 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 49 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 32 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 15 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 65 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 48 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 84 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 17 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 2 | 37 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 151 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
10.87 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Catawba Valley Community College
0.23 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1.36 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC · 4,413 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · 4,410 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS · 4,393 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · 4,392 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR · 4,390 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest SUNY College at Plattsburgh nationally (rank #2913), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUNY College at Plattsburgh safe?
SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a safety score of 10.87 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,913 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SUNY College at Plattsburgh compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does SUNY College at Plattsburgh have fire safety data?
Yes. SUNY College at Plattsburgh reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding SUNY College at Plattsburgh's Safety Profile
SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY enrolls 4,417 students and has a safety score of 10.87 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2913 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 18 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
SUNY College at Plattsburgh's 10.87 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh SUNY College at Plattsburgh against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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