Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Potsdam, New York |
| Online | potsdam.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
SUNY Potsdam, established in 1816 as the St. Lawrence Academy, is located in the rural village of Potsdam in northern New York, approximately 30 miles from the Canadian border. The 240-acre campus features a mix of historic sandstone buildings and modern facilities, with the distinctive Crane School of Music serving as a centerpiece of the institution. As the oldest campus in the SUNY system, Potsdam maintains strong academic programs in music education, performing arts, and teacher preparation, while also offering notable programs in the sciences and liberal arts. The college provides traditional residence halls housing most first-year students, with apartment-style living options available for upperclassmen. The campus operates as part of the NCAA Division III athletic program, with teams competing as the Bears in the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,642 |
| Room and Board | $14,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,790 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,052 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,642 |
| Room and Board | $14,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,790 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,962 |
Outcomes
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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Business | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196200 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Potsdam.
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Last updated February 24, 2024