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SUNY-Potsdam Admission Requirements

Potsdam, New York

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Your chances of getting into SUNY College at Potsdam

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

82.7%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY College at Potsdam
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY-Potsdam is 82.7%.  Its admission rate is the 115th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY-Potsdam and can you get accepted?

SUNY College at Potsdam is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,621 out of the 3,170 who applied were admitted.

SUNY College at Potsdam typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into SUNY-Potsdam?

83% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY College at Potsdam you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

SUNY-Potsdam GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY College at Potsdam?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNY-Potsdam are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNY-Potsdam accepts 83% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNY-Potsdam is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #79 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNY-Potsdam is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted SUNY College at Potsdam students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.8% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.6% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.2% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.6% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.2% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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SUNY-Potsdam SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY College at Potsdam. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Potsdam
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Potsdam
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

SUNY-Potsdam ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Potsdam
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Potsdam
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

SUNY College at Potsdam admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,910 1,260 3,170
Accepted 1,612 1,009 2,621
Acceptance Rate 84% 80% 83%
Enrolled 268 176 444
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 17% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Potsdam is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Potsdam and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College at Potsdam Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY College at Potsdam
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024