SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
4-year Public university
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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
Website http://www.potsdam.edu/

Learning

11:1
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
$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
$50 Application Fee
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
-- Not Reported
ACT Score 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)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,203 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$8,994 Average Need-based Aid
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.
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Students

2,082 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
37% Students graduate within 6 years