Acceptance
78%
In-State
$8,768
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
78%
Earnings
$47,866
AI Overview
SUNY Potsdam combines strong liberal arts with standout programs in natural resources conservation and cultural studies, reflecting its commitment to both environmental stewardship and social awareness. Nestled in the scenic Adirondack foothills, the campus attracts intellectually curious students who value close faculty relationships and community engagement over competitive pressure. The Crane School of Music, one of the nation's oldest music conservatories, creates an unusually arts-rich atmosphere where you'll find impromptu performances alongside environmental research projects.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$8,768
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,678
Room & Board
$15,280
Average Net Price
$13,624
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Federal Loans
55%
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$47,866Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$24,250Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesGeological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
10 graduates
$62,004
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
121 graduates
$57,949
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
51 graduates
$57,066
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
52 graduates
$53,834
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
19 graduates
$53,597
4 yrs after graduation
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
15 graduates
$52,583
4 yrs after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$50,659
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
25 graduates
$49,725
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
14 graduates
$48,920
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
60 graduates
$48,601
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
48+ programsAnd 36 more programs available
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