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Fredonia, NY · Potsdam, NY
| SUNY at Fredonia | SUNY College at Potsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,897/yr | $13,624/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,395/yr | $8,623/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,250 | $24,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,327/yr | $8,684/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,116/yr | $14,524/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,302/yr | $15,513/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,743/yr | $20,041/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,230/yr | $15,280/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,230/yr | $11,845/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,150/yr | $950/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,950/yr | $1,956/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,879/yr | $25,083/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,831/yr | $8,768/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,771/yr | $18,678/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 65% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1370 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1250 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,941 | 3,905 |
| Students accepted | 4,705 | 3,338 |
| Students who enrolled | 644 | 430 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 4% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 12% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 45% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,247/yr | $47,866/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,017–$71,998 | $30,701–$66,681 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 52% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 37% |
| Asian students graduating | 27% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,580/yr | $39,440/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 40% | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 31% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,232/yr | $47,269/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 25% · Education 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 8% | Education 29% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% · Social Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 25% of degrees | Education — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 20% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Music — $50,174/yr | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas — $49,031/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,755 | 1,823 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 408 | 721 |
| Average professor pay | $8,123/mo | $7,383/mo |
| Full-time professors | 54% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $59,673 | $40,619 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Potsdam, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1826 | 1816 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Men | 44% | 44% |
| Women | 56% | 56% |
| White students | 75% | 71% |
| Black students | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 12% |
| Asian students | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.4% | 6.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,136/yr | $17,215/yr |
| Endowment | $51.5M | $53.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,936 | 2,069 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,200/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,990/yr | $6,284/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 295 | 310 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.0M | $2.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.0M | $2.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $32,565 | $20,390 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.