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SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NYPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public institution located in the town setting of Potsdam, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,004
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,949
Earnings 5yr: $58,851
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,066
Earnings 5yr: $55,709
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,834
Earnings 5yr: $53,160
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,597
Earnings 5yr: $62,115
Debt: $25,999
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,583
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,086
Earnings 5yr: $50,221
Debt: $26,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,659
Earnings 5yr: $43,372
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,725
Earnings 5yr: $59,284
Debt: $25,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,920
Earnings 5yr: $49,719
Debt: $30,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,601
Earnings 5yr: $43,338
Debt: $26,525
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,234
Earnings 5yr: $37,930
Debt: $26,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,686
Earnings 5yr: $50,187
Debt: $26,001
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,562
Earnings 5yr: $29,477
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,677
Earnings 5yr: $45,065
Debt: $27,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,743
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,581
Earnings 5yr: $39,609
Debt: $26,208
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,688
Earnings 5yr: $30,266
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $104,292
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,773
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,624
In-State Tuition$8,768
Out-of-State Tuition$18,678
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
40%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,440
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,866
Completion Signals
45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,166
Est. Monthly Payment
$196/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$58,336
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