Overview
SUNY Potsdam is a public institution established in 1816 with rural setting located at Potsdam. It is ranked 80 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar
#80 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Rural
Location
Potsdam, New York
Type
4-year Public
Year Founded
1816
Selectivity
Very Low
Size
Small
2,082 Undergraduates
2,082 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.potsdam.edu/
Learning
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and Performing Arts
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$35,962
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
For out-of-state students
$15,234
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $8,712 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $18,622 |
| Room and Board Fees | $15,084 |
$27,772
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
83% (Very Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
79
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS, iTEP, Duolingo
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
English is your native language.
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
26
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$15,873
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
$7,976
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $35,962
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $35,962
69%
Students with need received Financial Aid
17.2%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
March 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
New York State Residents Scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,000 to $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | New York state residents |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA of 86-95 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | Yes |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Out of State/International Freshmen Students Scholarship
| Total Worth | $3,000 to $28,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Out of State/International Freshmen Students |
| Minimum Criteria | GPA of 86-95 |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | Yes |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Scholarships
| Total Worth | a minimum of $1,000 for one year |
|---|---|
| Details | The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association takes great pride in offering to the children, grandchildren and even parents of the college's alumni the opportunity to compete for a scholarship at SUNY Potsdam. This is a one-time award for any student. |
Students
2,082
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
75%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
37%
Students graduate within 6 years