by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what SUNY Potsdam charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on SUNY Potsdam costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Potsdam ran about $18,622 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,712 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,980 | $1,642 | $18,622 |
| In-State | $7,070 | $1,642 | $8,712 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does SUNY Potsdam cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. SUNY Potsdam out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $18,622 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. SUNY Potsdam only charges $8,712 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how SUNY Potsdam compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: SUNY Potsdam Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 1.04% for the past five years, New York residents could expect to pay $8,894 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SUNY Potsdam to be $17,879, and $36,131 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.72%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $18,889 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $37,914 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Potsdam, and $76,372 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SUNY Potsdam.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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