SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, New York

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About

The State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY Potsdam or simply Potsdam) is a public college in Potsdam, New York, United States. Founded in 1816, it is the northernmost member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education and Professional Studies, and the Crane School of Music.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$18,678
Estimated total for international students: US$35,391
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$8,768
Total cost for in-state students: US$25,481

Net price calculatorsuny.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,823
Graduate students: 721
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 78%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$53,699

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (51)

Bachelor's degrees36 subjects

AnthropologyArcheologyArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees12 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralMathematicsMusicPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.