About SUNY College at Potsdam

Founded in 1816, SUNY College at Potsdam. is a Public college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,416 full time undergraduate students, and 280 full time graduate students.

The SUNY College at Potsdam Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 248 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at SUNY College at Potsdam include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,28% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

73% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 30% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at SUNY College at Potsdam.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
92%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
58%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
83%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
83%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
58%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
92%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
58%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
45%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
58%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
83%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
83%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
58%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    63 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    33 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    64 Students rated campus food 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    64 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    64 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    64 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    64 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    64 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

SUNY College at Potsdam REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of SUNY College at Potsdam?

12 Students rated SUNY College at Potsdam

Grace - 01/10/2020

I hate it there! The people are not friendly and they are even less intelligent, they are far too proud for their level. The interact with prospective students in a manner that should be saved for their drug dealers and they expect people to look at it like it's normal.

Raechelle - 12/12/2019

It’s an amazing school overall , as time goes on it’s becoming more and more diverse . The school is also very inclusive. I feel safe on camp expressing myself and being who I feel I truly am. There is always something happening on campus , always a show or something to do so I’m rarely ever bored. I also enjoy the fact that the class is very close knit and everyone knows everyone .

Malik - 04/22/2019

When I first entered SUNY Potsdam in Spring 2016, I had gotten my first glance of the traditional college experience and what it’s like to be independent. Taking some of my favorite and more influential classes such as Physical Geology, Calculus, and Anthropology, as well as more rigorous classes like Chemistry, Structural Geology and Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology, I developed a love-hate relationship with Potsdam, just with a more prevalent emphasis on the love spectrum of things. Every college has its dark days but I’m glad Potsdam uses its dark days as learning and teaching experiences that I’ve personally used towards myself and to others. You will meet some of the most interesting and treasured professors that will root for you, even after graduation and will always stay in contact with you. You make memorable friends and when times start getting rough at Potsdam, you can depend on the community to be on your side.

Kayla - 01/02/2019

SUNY Potsdam is one of the best schools to go to. If you are a artistic performing arts person you'd fit right in. Theres a place for everyone and no one is left out. The classes are the right size for the obtaining the most knowledge, the professors are very caring about you and your work, the sports and team spirit is amazing and the food is awesome, and everyone is friendly. I honestly love my school so much and I know I made the right choice coming here. And I recommend other people to come here as well.

SUNY College at Potsdam FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for SUNY College at Potsdam is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Learn how to study. Many High School students get by with decent grades without actually studying- but find they don't really know how to study and learn material when they are in college, where the classes are much more challenging. Get involved in campus activities as soon as you get to school. They help you make friends and build a support system. Study abroad. There is no greater teacher than to go out and experience the world, gaining infinite perspective. Keep in touch with your family. Now that you're out of the house you just might find that it's easier to talk to your parents, siblings, etc. You don't want to lose those connections; now is the time to build real adult relationships that will last forever. Don't let a romantic relationship consume your life and govern all your decisions. You will lose yourself in that relationship and down the road might just look back and realize you didn't get to do everything you wanted to during the best and most important years of your life.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about SUNY Potsdam is the rooming assignments. It's done randomly so chances are you're going to get put in a room with a roomate who doesn't share any interests as you. This is what happened to me, and I'm finding it very difficult to move out of the current room I'm in and into a room better suited for me.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are some of the most hard working and down to earth people I have ever met. The student body is full of such diversity and we all teach one another about our differences. Everyone accepts everyone else for who they are. We aren't afraid to stand up for what we believe in, but we also stay open minded. We listen well to what people have to say, and learn from other students stories.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Small classes; Excellent communication between professors and students; Available help if needed; Excellent Computer Science Department; Exclusive dormitory for seniors and juniors; Excellent meal plans and quality of food.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    SUNY Potsdam is a very diverse college, filled with mixed ideas and a heavy emphasis on tolerance, acceptance, and unity.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It's known for its music and education programs. It's small and very friendly. It's also known for being in a cold, snowy area, so there's a lot of drinking in order to "keep warm."

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    It's commitment to educating teachers, it's passion for the arts, and the incredibly supportive faculty and staff

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    more about the living situations and where things on campus were

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is looking for a small liberal-arts college with a close-knit community of faculty and students.

    Read all 7 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who hates the cold/rain, someone who is not looking at education for their career choices, a person who has little/no appreciation for the arts, and someone who doesn't work hard

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Crane School of Music; we have world renowned musicians on campus all the time. The food is excellent. Our radio station is a blast. Profs are SO accessable & kind. People are WONDERFUL. It may not be ethnically diverse, but there are so many different walks of life, you never know who you'll meet. Hockey is a way of life! There is beautiful country all around, so exploring is always a possibility. Potsdam is generally wonderful, give it a shot!

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about the school is the weather. Some days it is warm and the next day it is freezing. The weather can go from raining to snowing in the same day. Also it rains a lot in the spring and the sidewalks get huge puddles.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    For the most part it's alright. Some departments are really lacking funding though, of course one of them being my major so that really limits the classes that are available for me to take and that's really a bummer. The school is nice though I guess.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

3,416

Total Undergrad Enrollment

280

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

95%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

100

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

9

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

62%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
11%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
62%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam receive some sort of financial aid. 56% were awarded federal grants.80%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,814

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,340

Books and Supplies

$12,420

Room and Board

31,574

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,046
$30 - $48K
$12,251
$48 - $75K
$17,231
$75 - $110K
$20,248
$110K & UP
$20,818

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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