SUNY College at Potsdam

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Potsdam, NY

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$7,070

Avg in-state tuition

$16,980

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About SUNY College at Potsdam

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

SUNY College at Potsdam is a small public college located on a rural campus in Potsdam, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,842, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The college offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

67%

Hispanic

12%

Black

11%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

2,964

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 25% online

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,070 $16,980
Graduate $11,310 $23,100

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $950
On-campus room and board $13,950
On-campus other expenses $2,190
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,924
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,070
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,350

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,160 $34,070
Off-campus without family $20,014 $29,924
Off-campus with family $10,370 $20,280

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

74%

State Grant Aid

74%

Institution Grant Aid

92%

Pell Grant

49%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,063
State Grant Aid $4,577
Institution Grant Aid $3,352
Pell Grant Aid $4,852

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

14

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

19

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.