SUNY College at Potsdam

Common Data Set 2023-24

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Applications

3,905

Admitted

3,338

Enrolled

430

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

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction440fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

6 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Sissy
Last Name:Brown
Title:Office Assistant II
Office:Institutional Effectiveness
Address Line 1:44 Pierrepont Ave.
Zipcode13,676
Country:USA
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
Other
City:Potsdam
StateNY
Address Information
Street Address Line 1:44 Pierrepont Ave.
CityPotsdam
StateNY
Zip13,676
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)315
Main Phone Number:267-2000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.potsdam.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Email Address:admissions@potsdam.edu
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Academic Year
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.potsdam.edu/about/administrative-offices/division-diversity-equity-and-

Enrollment And Persistence

5 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-seeking192238Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking2425Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking566837Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seeking7821100Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates30Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduates7851100Not reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking00Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking30Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking2937Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seeking3237Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduates3640Not reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
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-seeking34136Not reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking31134Not reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates02Not reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking1461Not reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking24101Not reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates12Not reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduates39164Not reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
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
Nonresidents22323
Hispanic/Latino48192192
Black or African American, non-Hispanic32146146
White, non-Hispanic30614251428
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic63030
Asian, non-Hispanic73232
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic122
Two or more races, non-Hispanic155757
Race and/or ethnicity unknown134451
Total43019511961
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 degrees545
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees154
Post-master's certificates25
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 cohort439151189779
Did not persist0000
Final cohort439151189779
Completed in less than four years1136188262
Completed in less than five years50212394
Completed in less than six years91717
Total completers17283118373
Six-year graduation rate39.2%55.0%62.4%47.9%
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 cohort446151187784
Did not persist0011
Final cohort446151186783
Completed in less than four years1386288288
Completed in less than five years49152084
Completed in less than six years142218
Total completers20179110390
Six-year graduation rate45.1%52.3%59.1%49.8%
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% time150Not 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 rate77.9%

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
Applied15802325Not reported3905
Admitted13152023Not reported3338
Enrolled192238Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time192238Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
Total first-time, first-year who applied3,644
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted3,143
Total first-time, first-year who applied195
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted165
Total first-time, first-year who applied66
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted30
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units11
English4
Mathematics1
Science1
Foreign language0
Social studies4
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units9
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
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
SAT.21
ACT.52
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100
SAT Math: 200-299100
SAT Composite: 400-599100
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Percent who had GPA of 4.04.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9934.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.498.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9916.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.494.8
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.0100
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:96.3
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

2 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
Applied235287Not reported522
Admitted158190Not reported348
Enrolled8287Not reported169
Application for Admission
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: All college transcripts; HS transcript if a student has less than 30 college credit hours.

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
Undergraduate ResearchX
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 housing83%
Percent who live off campus or commute17%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing55%
Percent who live off campus or commute45%
Percent of students age 25 and older7%
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
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
Coed residence hallsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE
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
Transportation5721196891
Other expenses132413591359

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 recipients862950
Average institutional non-need grant42973891Not reported
Athletic grant recipients000
Average athletic grant000
Reporting Year
Academic Year2023-2024 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$5,463,985
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,828,442
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,504,130
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$274,640
Total Scholarships/Grants$12,071,197
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$7,177,349
Federal Work-Study$189,376
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$7,366,725
Parent Loans$823,370
Athletic Awards$0
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$39,200
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$102,747
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,389,057
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$107,565
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,638,569
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,781,655
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$3,781,655
Parent Loans$1,259,926
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$22,296
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 undergraduates430188269
Applied for need-based aid422181141
Determined to have financial need323135431
Awarded any aid321134331
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid241100328
Awarded need-based self-help aid22995816
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid2157035
Need fully met572382
Average percentage of need met848360
Average financial aid package15873147468449
Average need-based scholarship or grant928979765641
Average need-based self-help award353244643022
Average need-based loan335042813022
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.326
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 2023-2024

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 faculty20893301
Members of minority groups32436
Females10655161
Males10238140
Nonresidents8311
Doctorate or other terminal degree17628204
Master's, but not terminal master's295584
Bachelor's degree3912
Unknown or other highest degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Stand-alone graduate/professional programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students2,315
and ____ faculty239
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 students171111
10-19 students171111
20-29 students199112
30-39 students13931
40-49 students273
50-99 students60
100+ students25
Total01

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 reported3%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported0%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported3%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported1%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported28%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported4%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported5%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported1%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reported1%
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported2%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported3%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported10%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
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 reported2%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported8%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported3%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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