SUNY College at Potsdam Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
3,868

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

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.

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Overview

Total Faculty	249
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,762
Part-Time Undergraduate	106
Application Acceptance Rate	65%
Transfer Students	278
Programs	57 Programs
Courses	1,087 Courses
Transfer Agreements	23 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,856 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,842
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,092
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	73%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,496
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	73%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,725

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

SUNY Potsdam offers a variety of financial aid opportunities.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

SUNY Potsdam is a transfer friendly school.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 1,048
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 688
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 66%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 317

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The average grade point average (GPA) for students transferring to SUNY Potsdam is 3.0 (on a 4.0 grading scale). Consideration for transfer admission to SUNY Potsdam is given to students who have earned a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA at all previously attended colleges. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is recommended for admission to the majority of majors at Potsdam; a 2.5 is required for education majors.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts are required. If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college-level course work or have earned between a 2.0-2.25 GPA, you may also be required to submit a high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

The submission of standardized test scores is optional.
Letters of Recommendation:

Letters of recommendation are required.
Essay:

An essay is required.
Application Fee:

There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee, which is waived if you are transferring directly to SUNY Potsdam having earned an Associate Degree at a 2-year SUNY or CUNY College.
Interview:

A campus visit and interview are recommended.
Other Requirements:

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college-level course work or have earned between a 2.0-2.25 GPA, you may also be required to submit a SUNY Potsdam Supplemental Transfer Application.
Apply Here:

http://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/transfer/apply/index.cfm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade requirement for transfer credit is D. A minimum of C is required for all major courses.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must complete 30 credits in residency to earn your bachelor's degree.