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The main campus of SUNY - Potsdam is in Potsdam, New York (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. SUNY - Potsdam offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, mathematics, art studies, education and teaching, and physical science.
SUNY - Potsdam does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
SUNY - Potsdam offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 4,329 enrolled students.
SUNY - Potsdam makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the State University of New York Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY - Potsdam
Pierrepont Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676-2294
General Phone: (315) 267-2000
Admissions Phone: (315) 267-2180
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 267-2162
http://www.potsdam.edu
SUNY - Potsdam awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 603 | education courses, music teaching, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, English teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 193 | English, sociology, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 61 | business management, managerial economics, labor relations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 41 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics |
| Science | 31 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Music | 31 | music performance, music, music management, music theory and composition |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama, dance |
| Engineering | 8 | archeology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY - Potsdam in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 662 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 454 | 17 |
In 2005, SUNY - Potsdam had a total enrollment of 4,329 students (4,108 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
SUNY - Potsdam offers campus housing for 2,144 of its 4,108 (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 | 3,422 | 2,511 | 73% | 747 | 30% |
| Men | 1,562 | 1,129 | 72% | 321 | 28% |
| Women | 1,860 | 1,382 | 74% | 426 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (315) 267-2180
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,289 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,549 |
| Room and board | $ 7,670 |
| Room charge | $ 4,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY - Potsdam participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 285000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 267-2162
SUNY - Potsdam has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 49 | $66,861 | 14 | $61,682 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $52,336 | 33 | $49,888 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $44,392 | 24 | $44,844 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $43,105 | 9 | $38,833 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $40,379 | 6 | $39,902 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $54,486 | 86 | $48,547 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 6 | $26,177 |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 7 | $28,151 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
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 - Potsdam Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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