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SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM, NY . 4 Year 3.5
#1744 in Best Colleges in America
44 PIERREPONT AVE POTSDAM, NY 13676

Overview

SUNY Potsdam, the State University of New York at Potsdam, was founded in 1816 and is the oldest school in the State University of New York system. It is known for its traditional disciplines such as education and music. The Crane School of Music is well-known in the United States and can award undergraduate and master's degrees.

Rankings

  • 81

    #81 in Best College Food in America

  • 5

    #5 84 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 87

    #87 in Best Colleges for Music in America

  • Best College Food in America 81 of 1,361
  • Best Colleges for Music in America 87 of 265
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 293 of 972

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • CCampus
  • C+Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B Location
  • CDorms
  • ACampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Music Teacher Education
    72 Graduates
  • Business
    59 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    58 Graduates
  • Psychology
    58 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    44 Graduates
  • Communications
    37 Graduates
  • Biology
    36 Graduates
  • Music Performance
    28 Graduates
  • Public Health Education
    25 Graduates
  • Sociology
    21 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 81%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $50
  • ACT Range
    Neither required nor recommended
  • SAT/ACT
    No
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,014
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    50%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,251 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    101
  • Undergrads Over 25
    5%
  • Pell Grant
    47%
  • Varsity Athletes
    12%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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