State University of New York College at Potsdam
Admissions
Interested in attending State University of New York College at Potsdam?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York College at Potsdam, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into State University of New York College at Potsdam?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Potsdam accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,905 people applied and 3,338 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York College at Potsdam:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at State University of New York College at Potsdam, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York College at Potsdam by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SUNY Potsdam considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York College at Potsdam?
Grades
Students who recently attended State University of New York College at Potsdam as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SUNY Potsdam is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York College at Potsdam. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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