SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, New York · Public
SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 82% of 4,185 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 48% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at SUNY College at Potsdam
Enter a score to see whether SUNY College at Potsdam is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
SUNY College at Potsdam’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and SUNY College at Potsdam accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY College at Potsdam asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY College at Potsdam’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
SUNY College at Potsdam doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How SUNY College at Potsdam rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
Important
- GPA
- Character
Considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,642 in-state and $36,552 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,574 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Potsdam admitted 82% of applicants: 3,448 of 4,185 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is SUNY College at Potsdam’s application deadline?
SUNY College at Potsdam uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is SUNY College at Potsdam’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY College at Potsdam accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does SUNY College at Potsdam require?
Besides the application and transcript, SUNY College at Potsdam asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
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