Education
Ranked #72 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · 106 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $57,949
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $25,209
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
SUNY College at Potsdam acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 77.7% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,623 of 3,225 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,823
Near the national median
National median 1,603
SUNY College at PotsdamMiddle half of collegesNational median
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SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 77.7% of 3,225 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants3,225
77.7% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted2,623
15.9% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)416
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$13,628
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,768
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $18,678
- Average net price
- $13,628
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 42.6%
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54.8%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
77.7%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$53,699
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at SUNY College at Potsdam
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where SUNY College at Potsdam is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Criminal justice
Ranked #205 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 22 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,597
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $22,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Psychology
Ranked #410 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 52 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,601
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $20,380
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Business
Ranked #706 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 45 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $57,066
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $23,544
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,823
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUtica, NY- SUNY at FredoniaFredonia, NY
- SUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
SUNY College at PotsdamPotsdam, NY, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Remote town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityRochester, NY · about 167 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- potsdam.edu
Colleges nearby
- Clarkson University-New York1.3 miPotsdam
St Lawrence University10.5 miCanton
SUNY College of Technology at Canton11 miCanton
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science38.9 miPaul Smiths
North Country Community College48.3 miSaranac Lake- Jefferson Community College-New York66.3 miWatertown
Colleges nearby
- Clarkson University-New York1 mi from SUNY College at Potsdam
- St Lawrence University11 mi from SUNY College at Potsdam
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton11 mi from SUNY College at Potsdam
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science39 mi from SUNY College at Potsdam
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $13,628 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Compare with SUNY Polytechnic InstituteFrequently asked questions
What is the SUNY Potsdam acceptance rate for 2026?
SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 77.7% of 3,225 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is SUNY Potsdam tuition?
In-state tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam is $8,768 and out-of-state tuition is $18,678 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $13,628 a year.
What is the average net price at SUNY Potsdam?
The average net price at SUNY College at Potsdam, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $13,628 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Potsdam?
54.8% of first-time, full-time students at SUNY College at Potsdam graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is SUNY Potsdam the same as SUNY College at Potsdam?
Yes. SUNY Potsdam is the common short name for SUNY College at Potsdam, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.
What colleges are similar to SUNY Potsdam?
The closest matches are SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Fredonia, and SUNY Plattsburgh, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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