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Suny - Potsdam

  • Pierrepont Ave
  • Potsdam, NY 13676
  • OPEID College Code: 00285000
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  • General Phone: (315) 267-2000
  • President: John F. Schwaller
  • Website: www.potsdam.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 4,338
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • The State University of New York at Potsdam prepares students to act as engaged global citizens and to lead lives enriched by critical thought, creativity, and discovery. As an inclusive scholarly community rooted in our historic role in providing exemplary teacher and music education and our leadership in the fine and performing arts, we are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as an academic foundation for all students. With an abiding sense of responsibility to our region and to the world beyond, SUNY Potsdam fosters an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human experience.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8062,3064,112
Number Granted Admission (%)1,203 (67%)1,531 (66%)2,734 (66%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)393 (33%)458 (30%)851 (31%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam77592%
ACT ® Exam24129%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470580
SAT ® Math480580
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving68%33%66%32%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,935$3,553$2,324$2,377
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.8%2.9%3.0%
Number in Default373741
Number in Repayment1,2941,2641,344
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,406$5,357$5,289
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,666$11,617$11,549
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,420$8,170$7,670
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,720$6,920$6,800
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$16,926$16,627$16,059
Out of State$23,186$22,887$22,319
Off Campus
In-State$15,226$15,377$15,189
Out of State$21,486$21,637$21,449
Off Campus with Family
In-State$8,506$8,457$8,389
Out of State$14,766$14,717$14,649
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry1-
Biology, Biological Sciences25-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration and Management53-
Business Economics2-
Labor and Industrial Relations7-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences3-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other-16
 
Education
Curriculum and Instruction-38
Education, Other105171
Educational and Instructional Media Design-1
Elementary Education-3
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-14
Kindergarten, Preschool Education-1
Mathematics Teacher Education-13
Music Teacher Education8615
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17-
Reading Teacher Education-67
Science Teacher Education-11
Social Studies Teacher Education-16
Special Education and Teaching-27
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature551
Speech and Rhetorical Studies19-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
 
History
History40-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics26-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources, Conservation5-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry2-
Geology, Earth Science4-
Physics8-
 
Psychology
Psychology56-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies23-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology10-
Archeology14-
Economics2-
Political Science and Government19-
Sociology37-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Art and Art Studies34-
Dance4-
Drama and Theatre Arts13-
Music7-
Music Management and Merchandising5-
Music Performance132
Music Theory and Composition-1
Visual and Performing Arts12-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,338
    • Undergraduate: 3,614 Graduate: 724
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,775 Female: 2,563
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,595 Female: 2,019
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 180 Female: 544
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,999 Part-Time: 339
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,481 Part-Time: 133
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 518 Part-Time: 206
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien43110%
American Indian541%
Black882%
Asian541%
Hispanic922%
White3,03570%
Unknown58413%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18190.4%
Ages 18-191,28130%
Ages 20-211,30130%
Ages 22-2499723%
Ages 25-293548%
Ages 30-341524%
Ages 35-391032%
Ages 40-491093%
Ages 50-65220.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees872708164
Faculty Status384264120
Tenured Faculty148148-
Graduate Assistants14-14
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service382263119
Primarily Research2-2
Primarily Public Service1-1
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6363-
Other Professionals15813721
Technical and/or Paraprofessional26924524
Clerical And Secretarial1071025
Skilled Crafts3232-
Service and/or Maintenance11610313
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,393 (253)$57,994 (150)$54,063 (103)
Professor$71,956 (58)$73,095 (42)$68,965 (16)
Associate Professor$57,995 (90)$57,893 (51)$58,127 (39)
Assistant Professor$47,734 (74)$48,357 (41)$46,960 (33)
Instructor$43,663 (15)$43,691 (5)$43,649 (10)
Lecturer$42,961 (16)$43,224 (11)$42,383 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$130,880 (1)$130,880 (1)- (-)
Professor$130,880 (1)$130,880 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,593 (254)$58,319 (151)$54,063 (103)
Professor$72,551 (59)$73,885 (43)$68,965 (16)
Associate Professor$57,995 (90)$57,893 (51)$58,127 (39)
Assistant Professor$47,734 (74)$48,357 (41)$46,960 (33)
Instructor$43,663 (15)$43,691 (5)$43,649 (10)
Lecturer$42,961 (16)$43,224 (11)$42,383 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes265142123
Unduplicated Athletes259141118
Basketball271512
Golf88-
Ice Hockey2626-
Lacrosse574116
Soccer422517
Softball14-14
Swimming and Diving (Combined)321814
Tennis9-9
Cross Country19910
Volleyball14-14
Equestrian17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$46,929$39,537
Assistant Coaches-$2,612$3,686
 
Coaches
All Coaches412120
Basketball752
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches541
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer431
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches22-
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving (Combined)532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Cross Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Equestrian2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students50%
 
By Gender
Male44%
Female55%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien22%
American Indian33%
Black11%
Asian18%
Hispanic38%
White51%
Unknown62%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less32%
5 Years47%
6 Years50%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related2-
Drug Related1334
Liquor Related1617
Residence Hall
Drug Related1213
Liquor Related69
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape39
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary2322
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape24
Burglary1213
Arson-1
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