$8,220
$17,870
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,915 |
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| Declined | + 1,539 |
| Total Received | 5,454 |
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| Name | Location |
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| SUNY — Albany | Albany, NY |
| SUNY — Oswego | Oswego, NY |
| Pace University | New York, NY |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| SUNY College – Oneonta | Oneonta, NY |
| SUNY — Buffalo State | Buffalo, NY |
| SUNY — Cortland | Cortland, NY |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| SAT | 2545 |
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| ACT | 2946 |
SUNY College at Potsdam, founded in 1816, is a public, liberal arts college. Its 240-acre campus is located in Potsdam NY, north of Syracuse.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 3,696 |
| Established in | 1816 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
240‐acre campus in Potsdam (population: 9,708), 70 miles from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and 150 miles from Syracuse. Served by bus; major airports serve Ottawa and Syracuse; train serves Cornwall, Ontario (30 miles).
SUNY — Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Reasoning only Not used SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required of some ACT only Considered if submitted |
71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,915 |
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| Declined | + 1,539 |
| Total Received | 5,454 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Extracurricular activities
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Thomas W. Nesbitt
Director of Admissions
P: 877 768-7326
F: 315 267-2163
admissions@potsdam.edu
| Tuition | $6,670 |
| Room | $7,450 |
| Board | $5,335 |
| Additional fees | $1,550 |
| Books & supplies | $810 |
| Total | $21,815 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $16,045 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $5,770 |
95%
$16,045
Need-based
| Federal | $8,277,426 |
| State | $8,281,052 |
| Institutional | $2,956,544 |
| Other external | $464,186 |
| Total | $19,979,208 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,200 |
| State | $104,622 |
| Institutional | $1,036,450 |
| Other external | $142,273 |
| Total | $1,284,545 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
45%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.20 |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of Some |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Ecuador Ghana Haiti The Dominican Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Karen Kennison
International Admissions Counselor
315 267-2180
kenniska@potsdam.edu
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