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The State University of New York at Potsdam, SUNY Potsdam, is a four year public university in Potsdam, New York. Established in 1816, it was formerly known as the St. Lawrence Academy and was given its present name in 1964. It offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas like humanities, science, and education. The schools of the university are follows:
SUNY Potsdam is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference and Division III National Collegiate Athletics Association. The university is also a member of SUNY Athletic Conference. The nickname of the athletics teams is the Potsdam Bears. It has 14 varsity teams which participate in sports like swimming, dicing, lacrosse, hockey, basketball, golf, and softball.
SUNY College At Potsdam is located in a self-contained town, in Potsdam, NY. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at SUNY College At Potsdam top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at SUNY College At Potsdam does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 465 to 570 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 575 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,338 students (4,596 full-time equivalent).
SUNY College At Potsdam has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The State University of New York at Potsdam prepares students to act as engaged global citizens and to lead lives enriched by critical thought, creativity, and discovery. As an inclusive scholarly community rooted in our historic role in providing exemplary teacher and music education and our leadership in the fine and performing arts, we are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as an academic foundation for all students. With an abiding sense of responsibility to our region and to the world beyond, SUNY Potsdam fosters an appreciation of and respect for the variety of human experience."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Potsdam
Pierrepont Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676-2294
General Phone: (315) 267-2000
http://www.potsdam.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 543 | education courses, music teaching, reading teaching, science teaching, agricultural teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 182 | English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, political science, French language, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 73 | business management, labor relations, managerial economics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | psychology |
| Science | 49 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 35 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 26 | music performance, music, music management |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 14 | archeology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | conservation |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY College At Potsdam in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 707 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 389 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY College At Potsdam had a total enrollment of 4,338 students (4,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 93% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
SUNY College At Potsdam offers campus housing for 2,357 of its 4,596 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Potsdam, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,326 | 2,910 | 67% | 812 | 28% |
| Men | 2,008 | 1,319 | 66% | 323 | 24% |
| Women | 2,318 | 1,591 | 69% | 489 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 465 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 575 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,515 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,775 |
| Room and board | $ 8,820 |
| Room charge | $ 5,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY College At Potsdam participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285000)
SUNY College At Potsdam has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 97 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 37 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $77,478 | 21 | $71,664 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $60,819 | 36 | $61,605 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $50,639 | 36 | $49,624 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,536 | 11 | $42,217 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $46,196 | 9 | $43,245 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 151 | $61,766 | 113 | $56,308 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY College At Potsdam Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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