Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
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.
Established
1816
Motto
"To Learn - To Search - To Serve"
Mascot
Max C. Bear
Type
Public college
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
151 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,951Students
10:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$47,866Earnings 10yr
$14,295Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
SUNY College at Potsdam Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,712
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,622
Room & Board$15,084
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$24,489
Average Net Price$14,295
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,948
$30–48K$11,590
$48–75K$14,617
$75–110K$16,141
$110K+$19,966
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,295
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3600.0%
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
Programs (59)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,951
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 73%
Black 7%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.9%
Freshman Retention77.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,440
8 Years$47,269
10 Years$47,866
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,900
Men
$47,000
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
139Very High
Estimated from NY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
253 mi(439 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
277 mi(480 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
326 mi(565 min)