State University of New York at Plattsburgh

State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Former names
Plattsburgh State Normal and Training School
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
MottoLatin: A Superbus Preteritus, A Validus Posterus
Motto in English
A Proud Past, A Strong Future
TypePublic university
Established1889 (1889)
Parent institution
State University of New York
Endowment$21.9 million (2020)
ChancellorJohn B. King Jr.
PresidentAlexander Enyedi
ProvostAnne Herzog
Academic staff
221 (full-time), 145 (part-time) (2023)
Administrative staff
270
Students4,417 (2023)
Undergraduates3,856 (2023)
Postgraduates561
Location,
U.S.
CampusSmall town, 300 acres (1.2 km2) maintained
Colors   Red and black
NicknameCardinals
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III, SUNYAC, NEWHL
18 varsity teams
MascotBurghy
Websitewww.plattsburgh.edu

The State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh) is a public university in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1889 and officially opened in 1890. The university is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. SUNY Plattsburgh has 5,109 students, of whom 4,680 are undergraduates.