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SUNY-Potsdam Admission Requirements

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SUNY-Potsdam Admission Overview

SUNY-Potsdam admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SUNY-Potsdam admitted 77.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+). SUNY-Potsdam is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY-Potsdam Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.7%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The SUNY-Potsdam acceptance rate is 77.7%. Last year, 3,520 of 4,530 applicants were admitted. That is the 95th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

SUNY-Potsdam is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

SUNY College at Potsdam typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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SUNY-Potsdam GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNY-Potsdam typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. SUNY-Potsdam is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #77 in New York for highest average GPA.

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Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY College at Potsdam freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNY-Potsdam SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

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Freshmen who sent SAT

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SAT 75th percentile scores for SUNY College at Potsdam

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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SUNY-Potsdam ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

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75th Percentile Scores

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ACT 75th percentile scores for SUNY College at Potsdam

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

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

SUNY College at Potsdam admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,623 1,900 4,530
Accepted 2,083 1,431 3,520
Acceptance Rate 79% 75% 78%
Enrolled 194 158 353
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 11% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY College at Potsdam
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNY-Potsdam is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196200.

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Last updated: August 2026