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SUNY Potsdam

#603 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Potsdam, NY
  • 710 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    SUNY Potsdam is a public college located in Potsdam, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,196 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the SUNY Potsdam acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Biology. Graduating 53% of students, SUNY Potsdam alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,500.
    About SUNY Potsdam...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    State University of New York Athletic Conference
    Address
    44 Pierrepont Avenue
    Potsdam, NY 13676
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    potsdam.edu
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    SUNY Potsdam Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,812/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,703/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    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
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      83 Graduates
    • Business
      75 Graduates
    • Biology
      63 Graduates
    • Music Teacher Education
      49 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      40 Graduates
    • Communications
      36 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      36 Graduates
    • Sociology
      36 Graduates
    • History
      29 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      29 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,196Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    125
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    58%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Kind and accepting
      44%
    • Chill
      24%
    • Most seem intelligent
      16%
    • Here for education, not involve with activities
      8%
    • Diverse
      4%
    • Mostly Crane kids if you're into that
      4%

    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
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 32 responses
    Report
    • Welcoming
      47%
    • Unique
      16%
    • Small
      13%
    • Dope
      6%
    • Persuasive
      6%
    • A community
      3%
    • All encompassing
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $39,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    53%
    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
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    SUNY Potsdam Reviews

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    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 .
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    I love the campus and the music school. The people I have met on campus are so nice and the staff, for the most part, is so helpful. The food is great and the walk between buildings isn't bad at all, but it can seem horrible in the dead of winter. If you go to Potsdam, definitely invest in a ton of sweaters and a really good winter coat!
    I am a vocalist at the Crane School of Music. Personally, Crane itself is very welcoming, from an outsiders view they may not say the same. Everyone in Crane is like a family. I wish the rest of SUNY Potsdam was more like Crane. I would say the food is average, but I wish there were more options (especially healthy ones). I think the way meals/flex is run is very inconvenient. If I want Becky’s or the PAC Cafe (Starbucks) for lunch lunch, I can only use flex. I would say the rest of the campus is also average, except the dorms. The dorms need to be remodeled or something. Knowles is pretty disgusting, especially the random white splashes all over the lounge walls. The reason that I’m giving SUNY Potsdam a 4 star review is simply because of one thing, the Crane School. Crane is what makes this school what it is. Without Crane, I definitely would not be attending SUNY Potsdam.