
Morrisville, NYpublicwww.morrisville.edu/
Admit rate has ranged 75%–91% over the last 5 years — notably volatile. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
SUNY Morrisville is a hands-on, career-focused public college where students roll up their sleeves in programs ranging from aquaculture to equine science. With a 91% acceptance rate and a scrappy, practical ethos, it attracts students who want applied training—often on the university's working farm or in its automotive labs—rather than ivy-covered lecture halls. Graduation rates lag (just 32% graduate within six years), but those who stick it out land solid blue-collar and technical jobs.
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Getting into SUNY Morrisville isn't a high-stakes affair—the school admits 91% of applicants, making it one of the least selective SUNY schools. Test scores are optional, with middle-50% ranges of 19-26 for the ACT and 990-1,230 for the SAT among enrolled students. The admissions process is rolling, and the school accepts both the Common Application and direct applications. High school GPA averages for admitted freshmen hover between 2.7 and 3.3 (81-87 on a 100-point scale), with particular emphasis on transcripts over standardized tests.
This is where SUNY Morrisville shines: gritty, hands-on programs that feel more like vocational training than traditional liberal arts. The 14:1 student-faculty ratio supports small classes (67% have fewer than 20 students), with standout programs in:
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
Less than half the curriculum is devoted to general education requirements, freeing students to dive into technical coursework early. Many programs—like the cannabis industry minor—are hyper-local responses to New York's evolving economy.
With 2,042 undergraduates (55% male, 44% female), the rural campus leans toward low-key camaraderie over Greek life or big sports culture. Students bond over:
The vibe is decidedly unpretentious—think Carhartt jackets and work boots—with most social life revolving around program cohorts or the student center's game rooms.
Persistence is SUNY Morrisville's Achilles' heel—just 32% graduate within six years, well below national averages. But those who complete degrees see solid returns:
The outcomes reflect the school's mission: no frills, but a reliable path to steady work for those who finish.
SUNY Morrisville is a bargain by design:
The school leverages its SUNY status to keep costs down, with average aid packages of $8,618—mostly grants and scholarships rather than loans. The Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. calculator shows most students pay less than the sticker price, especially upstate NY residents.
SUNY Morrisville is the antithesis of an elite liberal arts college—and proud of it. Where else can you:
This is a school for doers, not theorists, with a no-nonsense approach that resonates with First-generation (first-gen)A student who would be the first in their immediate family to earn a four-year college degree. Many colleges consider this in context. students and career-changers alike. If you want small classes, minimal debt, and a job waiting at graduation (provided you put in the work), Morrisville delivers.