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State University of New York College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY

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Overview

State University of New York College at Potsdam is a Comprehensive institution located in Potsdam, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY  13676
United States
Contact Mr. Terry O Francis
Director of Admissions & Enrollment Planning
Email: admissions@potsdam.edu
Phone: 315-267-2129
Fax: 315-267-2762

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business/managerial Economics Checkmark
Labor And Industrial Relations

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,905
Applied
3,338
Accepted
1,961
Enrolled
85%
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Female Admissions

2,325
Females Applied
1,315
Females Accepted
57%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,580
Males Applied
2,023
Males Accepted
128%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
One recommendation
Required for some programs A minimum high school GPA of 2
Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements: DVD audition for music

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported October 1st Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

7,070
In-state
16,980
Out-of-state
7,070
In-district
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Fees

1,642
Full-time student fees
15,480
Room & board
9,000
Room only

Financial Aid

14,746
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,873
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,218
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,281
Avg. Loan Aid
3,891
Avg. Grant Aid
7,976
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,961
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 9.47%
Black or African American 7.5%
White or Caucasian 73.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.58%
Asian 1.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.07%
Two or more races 2.76%
Other 2.04%

Gender

Male (41.87%)
Female (58.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 55%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
First Saturday, Welcome Weekend Carnival and Loko Festival

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Crane Student Association, Black Student Alliance, SOCO LOCO and Emerging Leaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
RAVE Guardian, Video Surveillance System, security escort service, self-defense education

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball No No No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No

Faculty

301
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 208
Part-time - 93
Male - 140
Female - 161
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