Overview

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

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

Larger Map

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical 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	×
Public Health, General	×
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 Science	×
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/law Enforcement Administration	×
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

4,530

Applied

3,520

Accepted

1,831

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,623

Females Applied

2,083

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,900

Males Applied

1,431

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

16,980

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,698

Full-time student fees

16,140

Room & board

9,400

Room only

Financial Aid

15,524

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,886

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,975

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,228

Avg. Loan Aid

4,415

Avg. Grant Aid

7,685

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,831

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.68%
Black or African American	7.24%
White or Caucasian	71.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.7%
Asian	1.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	2.58%
Other	2.63%

Gender

Male (43.58%)

Female (56.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Potsdam Bear Pride Night, 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, Emerging Leaders and Club Sports

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

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	No	No	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	No	No	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

282

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 181

Part-time - 101

Male - 117

Female - 165