The number of incoming freshmen who classified themselves as minority rose to 16% in 2007, 17.2% in 2009, and to 22.5% in 2011.
Over 90% of students originate from within New York state, 4% of students come from other states, and international students comprise 5% of the student population. Of students, 52% live in on-campus dormitories (a requirement for freshmen and sophomores), while 21% of students commute, and 27% are off-campus renters.
== Research and endowment ==
The Plattsburgh College Foundation helps raise funds for SUNY Plattsburgh through charitable donations. 90% of gifts received go towards financial aid, including $750,000 for student scholarships in 2006. The remaining 10% of funds raised by The Plattsburgh Fund goes towards activities, improvements in campus technology and improvements in the welfare of the college. Alumni donations account for 40% of all donations.
== Athletics ==
Plattsburgh State competes in 16 different intercollegiate sports at the Division III level of the National …
