SUNY Potsdam: what international applicants need

What are SUNY Potsdam's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY Potsdam admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is SUNY Potsdam's acceptance rate?

77.7% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY Potsdam admitted 3,520 of its 4,530 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY Potsdam require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. SUNY Potsdam requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is SUNY Potsdam's application fee for international students?

SUNY Potsdam's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY Potsdam accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. SUNY Potsdam accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does SUNY Potsdam accept?

SUNY Potsdam doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY Potsdam require?

SUNY Potsdam requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY Potsdam require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY Potsdam requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY Potsdam have?

23 of SUNY Potsdam's 2,111 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY Potsdam cost for international students?

SUNY Potsdam is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $18,678 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,768). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,280. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,864 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source