Mission:

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.

Type of School	Profile	Location (Map)
Four-Year, Public, Co-ed Schools: School of Arts & Sciences School of Education & Professional Studies Crane School of Music Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Music Master of Arts Master of Education Master of Science Master of Music	Enrollment: Undergraduates: 3,670 Graduates: 662 59% Women, 41% Men Applicants Admitted: 71% Average GPA: 88 15:1 Student/Faculty Ratio Tuition: In-State: $4,350 Out-of-State: $10,610 Athletics: Division III	Potsdam, NY Population: ~10,000 Nearby Cities: Ottawa, ON Montreal, QC Syracuse, NY Nearby Colleges: Clarkson University St. Lawrence University SUNY Canton

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