SUNY College at Potsdam is a public 4-year college in Potsdam, New York with 1,823 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $13,628 a year after grants and graduates 55% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
SUNY College at Potsdam acceptance rate and admissions
SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SUNY College at Potsdam application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on SUNY College at Potsdam’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
SUNY College at Potsdam tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,768 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,678 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,140 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,481 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $13,628 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,628 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,853 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run SUNY College at Potsdam's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
SUNY College at Potsdam graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $53,699 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
SUNY College at Potsdam majors and what graduates earn
SUNY College at Potsdam awarded bachelor's degrees in 34 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from geology and earth sciences ($62,004).
All 34 majors at SUNY College at Potsdam
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at SUNY College at Potsdam
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 100 | $54,912 | $30,750 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 72 | $48,185 | $20,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 25 | n/a | $20,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,823 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 56% women, 44% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,768 for in-state students and $18,678 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,628 a year in 2024-25.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, SUNY College at Potsdam reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?
55% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $53,699 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.