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State University of New York College at Potsdam SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.30

Acceptance Rate77.7%

SUNY Potsdam is likely to be within reach for many B/B+ students, but the graduation rate makes fit and support worth weighing carefully. With test-optional admissions, use scores strategically: submit them if they reinforce your transcript, and put equal attention into affordability, major fit, and the support systems that will help you stay on track.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

State University of New York College at Potsdam facts and stats

Quick Facts

State University of New York College at Potsdam enrolls about 1,831 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. SUNY Potsdam has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 45% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Potsdam, NY

Undergrad Enrollment1,831

Freshman Retention78%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate45%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key State University of New York College at Potsdam application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional SUNY Potsdam, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could boost a superscore, and confirm the Regular Decision deadline before choosing your final fall test date.

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What you'll actually pay

SUNY Potsdam’s in-state tuition is $7,070, while out-of-state tuition is $16,980. About 63% of students receive financial aid, with an average merit award of $4,622. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

In-State Tuition$7,070

Out-of-State Tuition$16,980

Room and Board$15,480

Average Merit Award$4,622

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$15,886

Average Debt at Grad$31,125

At SUNY Potsdam, out-of-state tuition is $16,980, while in-state tuition is $7,070, with room and board adding $15,480 before aid. Financial aid is a major part of the cost picture, with 63% of students receiving aid and an average package of $15,886. The average merit award is $4,622 for students who qualify. Graduates leave with an average debt of $31,125.