SUNY Potsdam
Founded 1816
President Suzanne Smith (President)
Fees USD 9,620
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
SUNY Potsdam is a public liberal arts university founded in 1816 — one of the oldest institutions in the SUNY system — located in Potsdam, New York in the St. Lawrence River valley. Potsdam is particularly famous for its Crane School of Music, one of the finest public music programs in the United States. The university enrolls approximately 3,200 students.
Schools
- Crane School of Music — Top-ranked public music program
- School of Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts, sciences, and social sciences
- School of Education and Professional Studies — Teacher certification and social work
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1040–1230, ACT 20–27
- Acceptance Rate: ~63%
- In-State Tuition: ~$9,620
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions