SUNY College at Potsdam

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,715
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Potsdam, New York, SUNY Potsdam is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that SUNY Potsdam is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUNY College at Potsdam is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, SUNY Potsdam emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SUNY Potsdam is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at SUNY Potsdam is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SUNY Potsdam do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,712

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,622

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at SUNY College at Potsdam received on average $10,014 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,014

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	247	47%	$4,724	$1,166,849
Other Federal Grant	263	50%	$6,239	$1,640,731
State Grant/Scholarships	372	70%	$4,381	$1,629,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	481	91%	$3,318	$1,596,158
Total Grant & Scholarships	486	92%	$10,014	$4,866,639

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY College at Potsdam students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY College at Potsdam students is 49.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.9%.

49.8%

asian 52.4% 11 students
African American 38.7% 46 students
white 57.2% 263 students
unknown 55.8% 24 students
hispanic 37.7% 66 students
Mixed Race 47.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball State University of New York Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country State University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY College at Potsdam provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY College at Potsdam offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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