SUNY College at Potsdam Acceptance Rate
Potsdam, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,905
- Admitted
- 3,338
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate has risen from 67.6% in 2014–15 to 85.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,155 to 3,905 (-24%) over that period.
Its 85.5% rate makes SUNY College at Potsdam more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87% for women vs 83.2% for men, a 3.8-point gap). SUNY College at Potsdam has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,155 | 3,484 | 67.6% | 830 |
| 2015–16 | 4,976 | 3,678 | 73.9% | 854 |
| 2016–17 | 5,454 | 3,915 | 71.8% | 788 |
| 2017–18 | 5,581 | 3,717 | 66.6% | 783 |
| 2018–19 | 6,423 | 4,130 | 64.3% | 873 |
| 2019–20 | 5,079 | 3,452 | 68% | 622 |
| 2020–21 | 4,450 | 3,189 | 71.7% | 530 |
| 2021–22 | 3,225 | 2,623 | 81.3% | 416 |
| 2022–23 | 3,170 | 2,621 | 82.7% | 444 |
| 2023–24 | 3,905 | 3,338 | 85.5% | 430 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,325 | 2,023 | 87% |
| Men | 1,580 | 1,315 | 83.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
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Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Potsdam's acceptance rate is 85.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,338 admitted of 3,905 applicants).
Is SUNY College at Potsdam test optional?
SUNY College at Potsdam is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY College at Potsdam?
SUNY College at Potsdam received 3,905 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,338.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam getting harder to get into?
SUNY College at Potsdam has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.6% in 2014–15 to 85.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.potsdam.edu/.