SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY-Potsdam
Potsdam, New York 13676-2294
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,166
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Programs (59)
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Retention Rate
78%
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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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