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State University of New York - Potsdam (SUNY Potsdam)

Black Pinpoint 44 Pierrepont Avenue | Potsdam, NY | 13676

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,523
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Acceptance Rate
78%
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Average HS GPA
89.99

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Application Essay
Recommendation(s)

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$950
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2682
Transportation for Commuters
$1,234
Approximate Expenses per year
$4,866

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
282
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Terminal Degree
178

Gender

Women
165
Men
117
Minority
30
International
12

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
48%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

56% female44% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state
96% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time
5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,831
Foreign Countries Represented
9

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.70%
Asian
1.59%
Black
7.24%
Hispanic
11.68%
Caucasian
71.26%
Unknown
2.63%
International
1.26%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
51%
First-Year Students
82%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Debra Ward
Visitation Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 44 Pierrepont Av Potsdam, NY 13676
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315-267-2180

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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315-267-2180

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Monday through Friday. Call or email

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

There is a shuttle bus and taxi service. The Campus is served by major and local bus lines for long distance travel. North Country Express provides regional bus service between Potsdam, Malone, and Plattsburgh. Trailways and Greyhound also provide regular service through the North Country and to the Albany and New York City areas. There are also car rental agencies in the Potsdam area. Greyhound - 800-231-2222 or http://greyhound.com Adirondack Trailways 800-776-7548 or http://www.trailwaysny.com Taxi Services - Potsdam Taxi 315-268-8868 Renting a Car - Enterprise Rent-A-Car 6805 State Hwy. 56, Potsdam 265-0700 www.enterprise.com


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

BY CAR: From Interstate 81 (Western New York/Syracuse areas) Just north of Watertown from Interstate 81, take Exit 48 for Route 342 East. Travel approximately 6 miles east on Route 342 until the junction of Route 11. Turn left onto Route 11 North. Follow Route 11 North for approximately 64 miles until reaching the town of Potsdam. Once in the village, turn right onto 56 South. Route 56 turns into Pierrepont Avenue. From Pierrepont Avenue turn left onto Potsdam Drive. There is a maroon and white sign at the entrance to the college. The Admissions Office is located in Raymond Hall, the eight story building in front of you. You should park in the lot on your left.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following are located in Potsdam: The Hampton Inn (315)265-0100 Clarkson Inn (315)-265-3050 Potsdam Inn(315)-265-0709 Scottish Inn - (315) 265-6700 The Emerald - 212-4772 Northern Family Motel - 265-4640 Maple Rock Bed & Breakfast 315-212-4155 Brambles Inn and Gardens 315-268-0936


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
68%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
15%

Men's Sports (Bears)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Bears)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Other
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Jessica Burnett
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
90
Number of Honor Societies
27
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
5%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Clarkson University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Clarkson University

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

91%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

15%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple, HP, Dell

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,137
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,685
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,228
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
79%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,125
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,659
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - ACCES-VR, Native American Aid, TEACH
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
34%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
48%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication, General.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Computer Teacher Education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Earth Science Teacher Education.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
  • Rhetoric and Composition.
  • Writing, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
  • Public Health Education and Promotion.
  • Public Health, General.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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13 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Archeology.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Dance, General.
  • Digital Arts.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.
  • Music Management.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General.

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