SUNY College at Potsdam

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2021 Average Net Price

$14,494

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.82%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.3%

3,225 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,607

92% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

49.8%

422 Graduates

About

SUNY College at Potsdam is a higher education institution located in St. Lawrence County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at SUNY College at Potsdam were Music Teacher Education (72 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (58 degrees).

In 2021, 827 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SUNY College at Potsdam. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (553 degrees), 5.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam is $7,070, which is $−16,114 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam is $7,070, which is $−16,114 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,494.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending SUNY College at Potsdam received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam was $7,070. The cost of tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam is $−16,114 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,494

2021 Value

0.0758%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 SUNY College at Potsdam had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,494. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SUNY College at Potsdam grew by 0.0758%.

This chart compares the average net price of SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,937

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at SUNY College at Potsdam was of $11,937 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.87% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at SUNY College at Potsdam received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.49% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SUNY College at Potsdam was 3.82%, which represents 44 out of the 1153 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

SUNY College at Potsdam received 3,225 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 27.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,225 applicants, 2,623 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,607 students enrolled at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2021.

SUNY College at Potsdam has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,623

Accepted Out of 3,225

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of SUNY College at Potsdam was 81.3% (2,623 admissions from 3,225 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 27.5%, while admissions declined by −17.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

SUNY College at Potsdam had a total enrollment of 2,607 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College at Potsdam is 2,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 209. This means that 92% of students enrolled at SUNY College at Potsdam are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SUNY College at Potsdam, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.3% White, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Black or African American, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, and 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at SUNY College at Potsdam in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,607 students. The full-time enrollment at SUNY College at Potsdam is 2,398 and the part-time enrollment is 209. This means that 92% of students enrolled at SUNY College at Potsdam are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SUNY College at Potsdam was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), SUNY College at Potsdam had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SUNY College at Potsdam (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,858 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
260 enrolled students
Black or African American
232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SUNY College at Potsdam is 71.3% White, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Black or African American, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, and 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 78 students (2.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 241 more women than men received degrees from SUNY College at Potsdam. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SUNY College at Potsdam is white (553 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at SUNY College at Potsdam is Music Teacher Education (72 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (58 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SUNY College at Potsdam, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (258 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (99 degrees), and History (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College at Potsdam are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,830,488 people), Secondary school teachers (562,740 people), Education administrators (321,420 people), Postsecondary teachers (284,606 people), and Other managers (257,286 people).

The most specialized majors at SUNY College at Potsdam in 2021 are EDUCATION. (258 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (99 degrees), History (17 degrees), English (27 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College at Potsdam are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at SUNY College at Potsdam are EDUCATION. (258 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (99 degrees), History (17 degrees), English (27 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SUNY College at Potsdam are Elementary & secondary schools (3,173,578 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (562,461 people), Computer Systems Design (237,764 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (209,621 people), and Legal services (182,087 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SUNY College at Potsdam.

Most Common (2021)

Music Teacher Education
72 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at SUNY College at Potsdam was Music Teacher Education with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at SUNY College at Potsdam according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

534

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 293 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College at Potsdam, which is 0.549 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (534).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SUNY College at Potsdam by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College at Potsdam in Music Teacher Education, which is 0.911 times less than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at SUNY College at Potsdam in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 7.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from SUNY College at Potsdam completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at SUNY College at Potsdam is Female and White (61.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
553 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SUNY College at Potsdam is white (553 degrees awarded). There were 5.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

3.87% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
353 degrees awarded
White Male
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SUNY College at Potsdam is white female (353 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

Operations

SUNY College at Potsdam has an endowment valued at nearly $40.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 118k (0.296%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, SUNY College at Potsdam had a total salary expenditure of 105M. SUNY College at Potsdam employs 74 Associate professors, 56 Professors and 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at SUNY College at Potsdam are Male Associate professor (38), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College at Potsdam are: Service, with 89 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees.

Endowment

$40.1M

2021 Endowment

8.2%

growth from 2020

SUNY College at Potsdam has an endowment valued at about $40.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of SUNY College at Potsdam grew 8.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at SUNY College at Potsdam (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.7M

2021 Salaries

6.01%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SUNY College at Potsdam paid a median of $37.7M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($105M) and a 6.01% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.9M

Instructional Salaries

219

Number of Employees

In 2021, SUNY College at Potsdam paid a total of $14.9M to 219 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

89 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SUNY College at Potsdam were Associate professor with 74 employees, Professor with 56 employees, and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SUNY College at Potsdam were Service with 89 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SUNY College at Potsdam was Male Associate professor with 38 employees, Female Associate professor with 36 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SUNY College at Potsdam.