Overview

State University of New York College at Potsdam is a Comprehensive institution located in Potsdam, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY  13676
United States

Contact Mr. Terry O Francis
Director of Admissions & Enrollment Planning
Email: admissions@potsdam.edu
Phone: 315-267-2129
Fax: 315-267-2762

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Labor And Industrial Relations
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Rhetoric And Composition
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Health And Wellness, General
Public Health Education And Promotion
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musicology And Ethnomusicology
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,170

Applied

2,618

Accepted

2,082

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,910

Females Applied

1,612

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,260

Males Applied

1,006

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

89

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	DVD audition for music

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Financial Aid

14,217

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,551

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,366

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,392

Avg. Loan Aid

4,221

Avg. Grant Aid

7,828

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,082

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.2%
Black or African American	7.7%
White or Caucasian	72.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.49%
Asian	1.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.32%
Other	2.41%

Gender

Male (39.05%)

Female (60.95%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
First Saturday, Welcome Weekend Carnival and Loko Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Crane Student Association, Black Student Alliance, SOCO LOCO and Emerging Leaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
RAVE Guardian, Video Surveillance System, security escort service, self-defense education

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

292

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 212

Part-time - 80

Male - 135

Female - 157