Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Suny College At Potsdam
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$19K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$950
=
Sticker Price
$25,083
$19K+$15K+$950=$25,083
Your Family Income
Sticker
$25,083
−
Your Aid
$10,559
=
Net Price
$14,524
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Suny College At Potsdam Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$25,083
Tuition and Fees
$18,678
Room and Board
$15,280
Books and Supplies
$950
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$11,459
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$13,624
Suny College At Potsdam Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,623
$30–48k
$8,684
$48–75k
$14,524
$75–110k
$15,513
$110k+
$20,041
Understanding Your Aid Package
Suny College At Potsdam has a sticker price of $25,083 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $25,083/year
Average aid: $11,459 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,524/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$8,623/year
40% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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40%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
34%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$24,250
Range (25th–75th)$7,500 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$19,000
Debt Manageability
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,866
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-10,451
20th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$30,701
25th %ile
$66,681
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Suny College At Potsdam Cost & Financial Aid
Suny College At Potsdam's published tuition is $25,083 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,524—a difference of $10,559.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,623 at Suny College At Potsdam. 40% of students receive Pell Grants.
Suny College At Potsdam offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Suny graduates is $24,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $257 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $20,041 at Suny—still $5,042 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
