SUNY College at Potsdam

2021-22

The 2021-22 Common Data Set for SUNY College at Potsdam — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Feb 23, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.

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§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$47,866
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
45%
6-year completion
Average net price
$13,624
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$24,250
federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report444numbers from this report.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Sissy
Last Name:Brown
Title:Office Assistant II
Office:Institutional Effectiveness
Phone:315-267-4872
Email Address:brownsa@potsdam.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.potsdam.edu/offices/ie/statistics/cds.cfm
Address Information
Main Phone Number (Area Code)315
Main Phone Number:267-2000
WWW Home Page Address:www.potsdam.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):315
Admissions Phone Number:267-2180
Admissions Email Address:admissions@potsdam.edu
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX

Enrollment And Persistence

6 TABLES
Institutional Enrollment
B1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking168248Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking2936Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking6411128Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seeking8381412Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates10Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking00Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking02Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking4351Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seeking4353Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates23Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported2352
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time degree-seeking2654Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking1948Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates00Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduates45102Not reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking1024Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking1447Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates211Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduates2682Not reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported255
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Total full-time students8841514Not reportedNot reported
Total part-time students71138Not reportedNot reported
Grand total all studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported2607
All
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents188
Hispanic/Latino46249249
Black or African American, non-Hispanic30225225
White, non-Hispanic30716581662
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic32929
Asian, non-Hispanic74242
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic000
Two or more races, non-Hispanic137273
Race and/or ethnicity unknown96364
Total41623462352
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees123
Post-master's certificates11
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort472153223848
Did not persist0000
Final cohort472153223848
Completed in less than four years1366590291
Completed in less than five years531835106
Completed in less than six years164525
Total completers20587130422
Six-year graduation rate43.4%56.9%58.3%49.8%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort389180251820
Did not persist0000
Final cohort389180251820
Completed in less than four years12570108303
Completed in less than five years47242192
Completed in less than six years93618
Total completers18197135413
Six-year graduation rate46.5%53.9%53.8%50.4%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time19Not reported
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate67.1%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied13071918Not reportedNot reported
Admitted10231600Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled168248Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported248Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units14
English4
Mathematics1
Science1
Social studies4
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
Social studies4
Computer Science1
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT1.04
ACT1.25
Other fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.05.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9927.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4914.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9918
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.494.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Amount of housing deposit:50

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied214283Not reported497
Admitted133206Not reported339
Enrolled6591Not reported156
Application for Admission
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: N/A
Transfer Credit Policies
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://catalog.potsdam.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=324

Academic Offerings and Policies

1 TABLE
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing85%
Percent who live off campus or commute15%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing50%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Activities Offered
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies950950950
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation5401100820
Other expenses125012501250
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$295
Out-of-state:$708

Financial Aid

7 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients673030
Average institutional non-need grant390042210
Athletic grant recipients000
Average athletic grant000
Reporting Year
Academic Year2021-2022 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$5,622,315
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,579,745
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,513,961
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$313,412
Total Scholarships/Grants$13,029,433
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,520,924
Federal Work-Study$319,800
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$8,840,724
Parent Loans$888,483
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$24,124
Athletic Awards$0
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$124,846
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$101,914
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,370,888
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$180,428
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,778,076
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,262,423
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$4,262,423
Parent Loans$1,348,982
Athletic Awards$0
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates416225096
Applied for need-based aid407212457
Determined to have financial need311158147
Awarded any aid311157044
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid232123241
Awarded need-based self-help aid233118434
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid1797254
Need fully met442165
Average percentage of need met808172
Average financial aid package145511421711461
Average need-based scholarship or grant785878285628
Average need-based self-help award371146014390
Average need-based loan341643924332
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program79281381
Federal loan programs2877824975
Institutional loan programs000
State loan programs000
Private student loans421123012
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: N/A Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2021-2022

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty21975294
Members of minority groups35237
Females11245157
Males10730137
Nonresidents5510
Doctorate or other terminal degree18927216
Master's, but not terminal master's274370
Bachelor's degree358
Unknown or other highest degree000
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students2,468
and ____ faculty244
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students223Not reported
10-19 students223Not reported
20-29 students275Not reported
30-39 students155Not reported
40-49 students29Not reported
50-99 students6Not reported
100+ students3Not reported
Total0Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported2%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported1%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported5%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported1%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported17%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported2%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported5%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported6%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported4%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported2%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported1%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported3%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported7%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported3%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported6%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported16%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported4%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported10%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported4%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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