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SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676

Official telephone: (315) 267-2000
Fax number: (315) 267-2163
Website: https://www.potsdam.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 315 POTSDAM SDAM
877 POTSDAM TSDAM (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,905
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,338
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 4%
Admission may be deferred: no

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