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SUNY College at Potsdam

Also known as: SUNY-Potsdam

📍 Potsdam, New York🏛️ Town Setting👥 1,823 Undergrads🔗 www.potsdam.edu

Overview

SUNY College at Potsdam is an small public research university in Potsdam, New York. It enrolls about 1,823 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $47,866 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$13,624

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

45%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,866

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,768

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$18,678

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,083

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,624

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,623
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,684
$48,001 – $75,000	$14,524
$75,001 – $110,000	$15,513
$110,001 +	$20,041

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

55.0%

Academics & Programs

SUNY College at Potsdam offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Education

31.2%

Visual & Performing Arts

10.9%

Psychology

10.3%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.3%

Social Sciences

5.9%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

4.1%

History

4.1%

English Language & Literature

3.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

45%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$39,440

8 years

$47,269

10 years

$47,866

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

27.8%

White

52.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.3%

Black or African American

7.2%

Asian

1.6%

Hispanic / Latino

11.7%

Two or more races

2.6%

International

1.3%

Gender

Women

56.3%

Men

43.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUNY College at Potsdam hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%.

How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?

In-state tuition is $8,768, and out-of-state is $18,678. Average net price after financial aid is $13,624.

What is SUNY College at Potsdam known for?

Most popular programs include Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?

The 6-year graduation rate is 45%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.