by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,842 undergraduates in 2020, SUNY Potsdam is a small, public school located in Potsdam, New York. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, SUNY Potsdam offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SUNY Potsdam can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SUNY Potsdam Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at SUNY Potsdam. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SUNY Potsdam Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", SUNY Potsdam does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our SUNY Potsdam for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, SUNY Potsdam does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
SUNY Potsdam offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
SUNY Potsdam has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,842 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,705 (95.2%). Part-time attendance was 137 (4.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,705 | 137 | 2,842 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SUNY Potsdam is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SUNY Potsdam #1988 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SUNY Potsdam by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SUNY Potsdam Diversity Guide.
SUNY Potsdam has a total of 289 student athletes, 141 men and 148 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,292,577 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,216,010 |
| Net | $76,567 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to SUNY Potsdam Athletics