CollegeGrad School
SUNY Potsdam
- 4 Year
- Potsdam, NY
- 726 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB-
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
- Branch of
- SUNY System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
State University of New York Athletic Conference
SUNY Potsdam Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
SUNY Potsdam Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$13,454/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,038/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
- 52%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.42 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.42 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,221Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
77
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
- 47%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.51 responses
Poll
- 54%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.71 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 79%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
SUNY Potsdam Reviews
726 reviews
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Potsdam was such an amazing place! The campus is full of diversity and talent. Their arts department, especially the Crane School of Music, is out of this world. You can find some sort of performance nearly every weekend between classes, clubs, and the theatre/dance department. All of the programs that Potsdam has to offer are great programs with amazing faculty and advisors that truly care about the students. There are a ton of different clubs that you can join as well as Greek Life opportunities. There is also a local agency called Reachout that students have the opportunity to train with and subsequently volunteer at. Reachout is a Crisis Hotline for St. Lawrence county. I volunteered with Reachout and loved every minute f it. The food is great, the people re really, nice, and the campus is beautiful. It's also not too far from Lake Placid, the Adirondacks, and the US/Canada border; so, finding something to do isn't a challenge. I loved my time at Potsdam and truly miss it.
During freshman year, I had many experiences in SUNY Potsdam that I didn't think I would have. In the beginning, I was very nervous about settling down by myself in a different area in New York. However, I was also curious to see how everything would turn out without living with my parents. During the first week at Potsdam, surprisingly I was very comfortable on campus and with the student life. The classes were interesting, the food was delicious, and the people on campus were extremely friendly. I was very surprised that my experience came out this way. Before Potsdam, I was a very shy student that had a hard time opening up because of I was scared of being judged. High school was a very tough experience for me because of that. However, because there's so much diversity in Potsdam it made me feel safe to be my true self.
I am a transfer student to Suny potsdam! I love how everyone I spoke to over the phone is willing to help and guide you. Shout out to Terry Francis and Karen Ahlfeld they have been wonderful to me! I’ve yet to step foot on campus but I know I’ve made the right choice to attend this college and I can not wait to start! I know the academics is great from the family and friends I know
Who attend, with wonderful professors I just wish it was a little bit cheaper .
Who attend, with wonderful professors I just wish it was a little bit cheaper .