Quality Education | SUNY Potsdam

We are a small school with a focus on undergraduate education.
SUNY Potsdam is ranked #15 in the nation for number of tenured professors teaching. Information from The Chronical of Higher Education.
Small class sizes allow faculty to spend one-on-one time with students and build a sense of community.
99 percent of our graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.

Unique Facilities

Our campus has unique facilities to teach students the practical skills they need! Geology Professor Dr. Sara Bier teaches students basic field skills in our Geoscience Garden (an installation of 41 boulders around campus).

WISER Center

Students learn about sustainable agriculture in the WISER Center. Outreach with the community and K-12 groups gives SUNY Potsdam students experience developing communication skills while sharing knowledge about the things they love.

Applied Learning

STEM is brought to life in and out of the classroom. Hands-on/applied learning opportunities enrich a student’s intellectual curiosity and nourish their confidence and self-esteem. Archaeology Professor Dr. Timothy Messner teaches students how to start a fire with primitive tools.