More selective than 37% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,083. College Scorecard.
Higher than 24% of New York colleges we cover and 33% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 24% of New York colleges we cover and 34% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
SUNY College at Potsdam acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,905 applicants, SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 3,338 and 430 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY College at Potsdam tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New York residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What SUNY College at Potsdam costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,623 | $37,424 | 2.8 years |
| $30–48k | $8,684 | $37,689 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $14,524 | $63,034 | 4.8 years |
| $75–110k | $15,513 | $67,326 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $20,041 | $86,978 | 6.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($47,866) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,233 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
SUNY College at Potsdam majors, earnings & careers
SUNY College at Potsdam offers 44 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at SUNY College at Potsdam
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $62,004 | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $57,949 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $57,066 | $26,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $53,834 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $53,597 | $25,999 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $52,583 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $51,086 | $26,000 |
| Health Sciences | $50,659 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 44 majors
- Anthropology—
- Archeology—
- Arts and Entertainment Management$52,583
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$49,725
- Business Administration$57,066
- Business Economics—
- Chemistry—
- Communications$43,686
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice$53,597
- Dance—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$53,834
- Education (Subject Teaching)$57,949
- English$48,920
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science$62,004
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Sciences$50,659
- History$45,234
- Human Resources—
- International / Global Studies—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music$36,677
- Natural Sciences—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Physiology—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$48,601
- Public Health—
- Sociology$51,086
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art$30,688
- Theatre$33,581
- Visual and Performing Arts$33,743
- Writing$38,562
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Potsdam
2 bedrooms $1,041.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 46 inches of rain a year, 77 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, St. Lawrence County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
St. Lawrence County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare SUNY College at Potsdam with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College at Potsdam | 78% | $13,624 | 45% | $47,866 | This school |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 84% | $18,701 | 42% | $45,030 | |
| SUNY at Fredonia | 78% | $15,897 | 50% | $54,247 | |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | 81% | $14,164 | 55% | $64,355 | |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | 89% | $17,225 | 45% | $51,629 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
SUNY College at Potsdam would cost you $5,077 less per year than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, on average.
- Lower sticker price at SUNY College at Potsdam, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$1,166).
- SUNY College at Potsdam gives aided families $2,374 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | SUNY College at Potsdam | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,768 | $8,768 | $0 |
| Books & supplies | $950 | $1,200 | −$250 |
| Housing & meals | $15,084 | $16,250 | −$1,166 |
| Personal & travel | $1,896 | $2,868 | −$972 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,615 | −$1,300 | −$315 |
| Sticker price | $25,083 | $27,786 | −$2,703 |
| Average grants | −$11,459 | −$9,085 | −$2,374 |
| You pay | $13,624 | $18,701 | −$5,077 |
“+” means SUNY College at Potsdam costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about SUNY College at Potsdam
What is the SUNY College at Potsdam acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Potsdam accepts 78% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,338 of 3,905 applicants were admitted.
How much does SUNY College at Potsdam cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,083 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,624 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $8,623 and families earning $110k+ pay $20,041.
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam graduates earn?
Former SUNY College at Potsdam students earn a median $47,866 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the SUNY College at Potsdam graduation rate?
45% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year.
How long does a SUNY College at Potsdam degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at SUNY College at Potsdam costs about $63,034 after grants ($14,524 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $47,866 ten years after starting, $13,233 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in 4.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “SUNY College at Potsdam: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).