SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY-Potsdam
Potsdam, New York 13676-2294
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
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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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
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.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,166
Academics
Programs (59)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average