Overview of Potsdam (SUNY)

Situated in a small town in northern New York State, SUNY Potsdam The has a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1, and the Crane School of Music is particularly strong. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. With over 100 student organizations and clubs, students won’t have a hard time keeping busy.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 3,521 (3,298 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 40% Male/60% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $8,711 (in-state); $18,621 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,340
• Room and Board: $13,900
• Other Expenses: $1,722
• Total Cost: $25,673 (in-state); $35,583 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 96%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 89%
  • Loans: 77%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $9,082
  • Loans: $6,654

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Education; Visual and Performing Arts; Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• Transfer Out Rate: 32%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 56%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Potsdam (SUNY) Admissions

The institution is test-optional, meaning that students can select whether or not to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. It has a robust admissions process that involves a multitude of academic measures. Applicants should complete an online application. A persuasive essay and glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Interested students should check out the institution’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• SUNY Potsdam Acceptance Rate: 64%
• SUNY Potsdam has test-optional admissions
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 530/630
  • SAT Math: 510/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/28
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for SUNY Potsdam, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If SUNY Potsdam is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for SUNY Potsdam, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than SUNY Potsdam. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Hofstra University, Temple University, Auburn University, Seton Hall University, University of Alabama

Applying to SUNY Potsdam

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://view.publitas.com/suny-potsdam/undergraduate-viewbook/page/1

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/apply

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-admissions

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://applygrad.potsdam.edu/apply/