# SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam

SUNY College at Potsdam is a public college in Potsdam, NY with 1,823 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,628 per year ($9,379 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,699 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,905 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,338 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $25,481 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,628 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,379 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,776 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,610 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,342 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,041 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,823 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 55% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,699 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,250 (FY2024) |

## What SUNY College at Potsdam considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate?**

SUNY College at Potsdam admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is SUNY College at Potsdam test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to SUNY College at Potsdam?**

In Fall 2023, 3,905 students applied to SUNY College at Potsdam and 3,338 were admitted; 430 enrolled.

**Does SUNY College at Potsdam consider legacy status?**

Yes. SUNY College at Potsdam reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does SUNY College at Potsdam require an essay?**

SUNY College at Potsdam reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,481 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,628.

**What is SUNY College at Potsdam's graduation rate?**

55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196200. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology