At a glance
Average net price
$13,624
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.3%
Admission rate
78%
Undergrad size
1,823
In-state tuition
$8,768
Out-of-state tuition
$18,678
Cost of attendance
$25,083
Median earnings (10y)
$47,866
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 77.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (48%), humanities & arts (23%), stem (10%).
- STEM10%
- Health3%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences48%
- Trades & services6%
- Education31.2%~569 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~199 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology10.3%~187 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business10.3%~187 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences5.9%~108 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History4.1%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.2%~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.5%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 227 | $36,353 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 117 | $24,369 | $26,525 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 112 | $35,008 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 110 | $42,078 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 94 | $46,838 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 90 | $20,855 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 82 | $42,720 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 55 | $26,560 | $26,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $24,842 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 51 | $30,690 | $25,999 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 46 | $29,152 | $26,001 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | $21,342 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 33 | $31,523 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | $22,830 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 24 | $22,944 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $30,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 21 | $33,686 | $24,028 |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 18 | $19,439 | $26,208 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | $23,280 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY College at Potsdam is a mid-sized institution located in Potsdam, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,823 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Visual & performing arts, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SUNY College at Potsdam — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,624 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,768 for in-state students and $18,678 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,083 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.3%, a average completion outcome. 77.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,866 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SUNY College at Potsdam confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Visual & performing arts, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (48% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), stem (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
SUNY College at Potsdam accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Potsdam, New York (town), SUNY College at Potsdam draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SUNY College at Potsdam
Q.How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost?
The average net price at SUNY College at Potsdam is $13,624 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,083.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do SUNY College at Potsdam graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY College at Potsdam graduate earns $47,866 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam?
Published tuition is $8,768 in-state and $18,678 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SUNY College at Potsdam located?
SUNY College at Potsdam is located in Potsdam, New York (ZIP 13676).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SUNY College at Potsdam at their official website.