State University of New York College at Potsdam

State University of New York College at Potsdam is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,170 applications received in 2023, 2,618 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to State University of New York College at Potsdam, the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to State University of New York College at Potsdam for fall semester should hear back from State University of New York College at Potsdam by October 1.

State University of New York College at Potsdam Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of State University of New York College at Potsdam's admissions stats.

State University of New York College at Potsdam 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0.9%
Waitlist	No

State University of New York College at Potsdam Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York College at Potsdam.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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State University of New York College at Potsdam does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to State University of New York College at Potsdam

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York College at Potsdam

State University of New York College at Potsdam has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into State University of New York College at Potsdam?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York College at Potsdam

What does State University of New York College at Potsdam consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York College at Potsdam for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York College at Potsdam Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York College at Potsdam, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with State University of New York College at Potsdam's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	DVD audition for music
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	2	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York College at Potsdam?

Students admitted to State University of New York College at Potsdam have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York College at Potsdam is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 0% of State University of New York College at Potsdam's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0.9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York College at Potsdam

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York College at Potsdam.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York College at Potsdam during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York College at Potsdam Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York College at Potsdam?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York College at Potsdam.

Does State University of New York College at Potsdam accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York College at Potsdam accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York College at Potsdam accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York College at Potsdam accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York College at Potsdam accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York College at Potsdam?

❌ No, State University of New York College at Potsdam is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York College at Potsdam's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for State University of New York College at Potsdam is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York College at Potsdam?

❌ State University of New York College at Potsdam does not offer early decision.

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