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SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY College at Potsdam is a small, public institution located in Potsdam, ny. Founded in 1816, SUNY College at Potsdam offers undergraduate degrees in 59 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 3

2,211 undergraduates

$8,712 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into SUNY College at Potsdam? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.5%

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Average high school GPA 3.30

Application fee $50

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! SUNY College at Potsdam is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Psychology, General

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Music

Communication and Media Studies

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,712

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,084

Books & supplies $950

Other expenses $1,896

Cost of attendance* $26,642

Average financial aid package $15,524

Estimated cost $11,118 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,622

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,084

Books & supplies $950

Other expenses $1,896

Cost of attendance* $36,552

Average financial aid package $15,524

Estimated cost $21,028 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? SUNY College at Potsdam has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,211, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,751

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

61%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

22%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At SUNY College at Potsdam, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676

3152672180

www.potsdam.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Crane student association

Black student alliance

Emerging leaders

Club sports

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about SUNY College at Potsdam to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is SUNY College at Potsdam?

SUNY College at Potsdam is located in Potsdam, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?

The acceptance rate for SUNY College at Potsdam is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for SUNY College at Potsdam?

The average high school GPA for SUNY College at Potsdam students was 3.30.

How much does it cost for 4 years at SUNY College at Potsdam?

The estimated cost for 4 years at SUNY College at Potsdam including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,568.

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