Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002850
- Phone: (315) 312-2500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.97%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,082Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
SUNY College at Potsdam
Also known as SUNY-Potsdam
7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Potsdam, New York, in a predominantly rural area. SUNY College at Potsdam has an annual student enrollment of over four thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- History
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 60% of applicants annually. Of those accepted, nearly 28% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at potsdam.edu.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,300 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
SUNY College at Potsdam participates in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA's State University of New York Ath Conf in Basketball.
Students may visit the school's http://www.potsdam.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates SUNY-Potsdam accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at SUNY College at Potsdam is around 3,500 students. The student body is made up of 94% undergraduate students and 25% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,100-$8,500
- Out-of-State: $17,000-$20,380
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $300-$350 per unit
- Out-of-State: $710-$850 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 89% | $9,548 |
Receiving Student Loans | 77% | $6,814 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, SUNY College at Potsdam may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1957)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2002)
- Theatre Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation (since 2013)
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY College at Potsdam is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by SUNY College at Potsdam by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Archaeology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to SUNY College at Potsdam.
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Old Westbury, NY (74 miles away)
- SUNY College at Oswego in Oneonta, NY (114 miles away)
- Castleton State College in Bennington, VT (115 miles away)
- SUNY at Albany in Morrisville, NY (148 miles away)
- SUNY College at Oneonta in New Paltz, NY (152 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002850
- Phone: (315) 312-2500
- School Homepage