SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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SUNY College at Potsdam reported a 85.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. SUNY College at Potsdam is a public 4-year institution in Potsdam, NY. The historical average net price is $13,624 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

3,905 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,624

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

46.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,866

Student Body

1,823

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at SUNY College at Potsdam, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,623
$30,001 – $48,000$8,684
$48,001 – $75,000$14,524
$75,001 – $110,000$15,513
$110,000+$20,041

Top Majors at SUNY College at Potsdam

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education137
Visual & Performing Arts48
Psychology45
Business, Management & Marketing45
Social Sciences26
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice18
History18
English Language & Literature14
Physical Sciences14
Communication & Journalism12

Financial Aid at SUNY College at Potsdam

About SUNY College at Potsdam

Official website: https://www.potsdam.edu/

Admissions: https://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About SUNY College at Potsdam

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?

SUNY College at Potsdam reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,905. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Potsdam?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests SUNY College at Potsdam was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend SUNY College at Potsdam?

The stored historical average net price at SUNY College at Potsdam is $13,624 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,778 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for SUNY College at Potsdam is 47%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $47,866. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is SUNY College at Potsdam test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for SUNY College at Potsdam?

SUNY College at Potsdam's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid May 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on SUNY College at Potsdam's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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