SUNY College at Potsdam Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public research university in Potsdam, New York, enrolling about 1,823 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,866 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,768
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,624 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,823 95.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.30%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 34.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,468
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,905
- Room & Board: $15,280 annual estimate
SUNY College at Potsdam: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY College at Potsdam, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam is located in Potsdam, NY (ZIP 13676-2294).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam public or private?
SUNY College at Potsdam is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?
Published tuition: $8,768 in-state, $18,678 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,624.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,623 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,684 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,524 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,513 |
| $110,001+ | $20,041 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,072.
How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Potsdam?
Admission rate: 77.70%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY College at Potsdam?
Total enrollment: 1,823 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,468 students.
Graduate enrollment: 721 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?
150%-time completion rate: 45.30%.
First-year retention: 77.7%.
What do graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam earn?
Median earnings: $39,440 six years after entry; $47,866 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,250.
40.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY College at Potsdam known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (136 completions)
- Music Teacher Education (109 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (32 completions)
- Music Performance, General (28 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (25 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (22 completions)
- History, General (20 completions)
- Mathematics, General (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.70%; completion rate 45.30%; median earnings $47,866 at 10 years; net price $13,624. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,768
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam was $8,768.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,624
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY College at Potsdam had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,624.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,624 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,072 4-Year In-State Tuition
$74,712 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,280 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$950 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,998 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$99,992 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY College at Potsdam.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY College at Potsdam was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY College at Potsdam in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,174 | $16,624 | $14,117 |
| 2014 | $7,553 | $17,203 | $15,445 |
| 2015 | $7,923 | $17,773 | $15,234 |
| 2016 | $7,964 | $17,814 | $14,796 |
| 2017 | $8,221 | $17,871 | $14,425 |
| 2018 | $8,462 | $18,242 | $14,131 |
| 2019 | $8,711 | $18,621 | $13,704 |
| 2020 | $8,554 | $18,464 | $14,175 |
| 2021 | $8,712 | $18,622 | $14,510 |
| 2022 | $8,712 | $18,622 | $14,964 |
| 2023 | $8,712 | $18,622 | $14,295 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.70% Acceptance Rate
3,905 Total Applicants
3,338 Students Admitted
430 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.88% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY College at Potsdam reported total enrollment of about 1,823 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), and Black or African American (7.2%). About 40.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2024 is 1,823 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,468 students. Graduate enrollment is about 721 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.80% 100% Completion Time
45.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.80% of students graduating from SUNY College at Potsdam completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 14% male / 86% female
- Music Teacher Education: 46% male / 54% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY College at Potsdam.
Return on Investment
$24,250 Median Student Debt
$47,866 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
778.34% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY College at Potsdam.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 54 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 136 completions
2. Music Teacher Education: 109 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
4. Psychology, General: 52 completions
5. Reading Teacher Education: 32 completions
6. Music Performance, General: 28 completions
7. Curriculum and Instruction: 25 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 22 completions
9. History, General: 20 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY College at Potsdam.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY College at Potsdam graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY College at Potsdam from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,383
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,215
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public institution located in Potsdam, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Music Teacher Education, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,823 students. Student body composition includes White (71.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Black or African American (7.2%). The admission rate is 77.70%. The 150%-time completion rate is 45.30%. Approximately 40.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Potsdam, NY 13676-2294
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, SUNY College at Potsdam provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY College at Potsdam located?
SUNY College at Potsdam is located in Potsdam, NY.
What is SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY College at Potsdam is 77.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,905 applicants and 3,338 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?
Reported tuition is $8,768 and average net price is $13,624 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,280 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,468 students, White (71.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY College at Potsdam?
About 34.1% of students at SUNY College at Potsdam are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam earn?
Median earnings are $39,440 six years after entry and $47,866 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY College at Potsdam students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,250.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam public or private?
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public institution located in Potsdam, NY.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam an HBCU?
No. SUNY College at Potsdam is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam a tribal college?
No. SUNY College at Potsdam is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, SUNY College at Potsdam does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.