SUNY College at Potsdam: Review & Facts

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SUNY College at Potsdam is a medium four-year, public school with 2,430 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1816 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Potsdam, New York.

Academic Offerings

At SUNY College at Potsdam you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered

78

SUNY College at Potsdam deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Music, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

SUNY College at Potsdam student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

75%

Fair

The graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam is below average - 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at SUNY College at Potsdam is good - 9:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - about $17,000 per year. The additional fees at SUNY College at Potsdam not covered by tuition are around $1,700; this makes it a total of $18,700 a year.

Read the details about SUNY College at Potsdam additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

As reported in recent government data, 3,170 applications were submitted and 2,621 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at SUNY College at Potsdam is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at SUNY College at Potsdam and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (315) 267-2000 or check SUNY College at Potsdam Website.

Opportunities and Services

SUNY College at Potsdam offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SUNY College at Potsdam, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

SUNY College at Potsdam offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,500 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at SUNY College at Potsdam. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, SUNY College at Potsdam appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

SUNY College at Potsdam Location and Address

Postal Address:
SUNY College at Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Ave
Potsdam, New York
13676-2294, USA