SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Discover a life-changing education in the shadow of the Adirondacks. At SUNY Potsdam, you'll be inspired by an unconventional community of teachers and mentors who will encourage you to pursue your passions. You'll figure out pretty quickly that our campus is creative, community-oriented and sometimes, a little quirky, too. That's because we encourage everyone to be - and find - themselves...no matter where your path may lead.

Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average Net Price:
$14,505
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1095

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,505
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,768
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,678
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,280
Books and Supplies
$950
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,948
$30k - $48k
$11,590
$48k - $75k
$14,617
$75k - $110k
$16,141
$110k+
$19,966
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,778
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,727
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,934

 

Students receiving state aid
66%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4497
Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,727
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,410,916
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,938,590

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,404
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,781
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,195
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,452

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
85%
Acceptance Rate
3905
Students Applied
67%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
155
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
1%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1095
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
590
Reading
25th
500
75th
600
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
20%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
29%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
30
Top 50%
70
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
86
$30k - $48k
57
$48k - $75k
53
$75k - $110k
53
$110k+
88

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-768-7326
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Total Number of Students
2,751
Total Number of Undergrads
2,211
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
66%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
2%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
75

Faculty Overview

0
100
67%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
96%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
9
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
1%
White
65%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
13%
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
97
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
59%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
51%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
151
Total Female Athletes
125
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
SUNY College at Potsdam Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,300
Top 5 Cities
New York
Utica
Syracuse
Albany
Rochester
Top 5 Employers
SUNY Potsdam
IBM
SUNY Canton
US Army
Clarkson University
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Service
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,781
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$241

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Jacob's Review

from Morrisonville, NY

SUNY Potsdam was the perfect fit for me. Its a lovely little campus with people who really feel passionate about the school. Many of my friends have attended or are attending including some of my teac...

Toni's Review

from North Creek, NY

Potsdam is a very diverse and loving campus. It has multiple things going on each day to get you involved. Also the campus has to be one of the best that I have seen. That is why I chose to go here....

Haley's Review

from Ticonderoga, NY

SUNY Potsdam is a small campus, which is really nice. It has great professors. The campus is enjoyable to live in....