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Excellent value
SUNY College at Potsdam is a public institution in Potsdam with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,866 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,295.
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SUNY College at Potsdam Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,166
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (59)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
- •78% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 1800s Potsdam was founded by Benjamin Raymond in 1816 as the "St.
- •In 1834, the academy was chosen by the New York State Legislature to exclusively offer a teacher education program for its senatorial district.
- •In 1866, the State Legislature ended its funding of teacher education departments in private academies, and began establishing several normal schools throughout the state.
- •The Village of Potsdam was thus named as one of four locations for new normal schools, and in 1867, the St.
- •By 1886, the Potsdam Normal School had become the first institution in the United States to offer a normal training course for public school music teachers in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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