by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for SUNY College at Potsdam, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at SUNY College at Potsdam were $8,768 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,678. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for added up to $1,698 in-state and $1,698 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,698 | $1,698 |
| Total | $8,768 | $18,678 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will SUNY College at Potsdam cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how SUNY College at Potsdam tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, SUNY College at Potsdam is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the SUNY College at Potsdam Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $16,980 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SUNY Potsdam has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.21%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,786. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.10%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $18,696.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,786 | $18,696 |
| In 2 Years | $8,804 | $18,714 |
| In 3 Years | $8,822 | $18,732 |
| In 4 Years | $8,840 | $18,750 |
| In 5 Years | $8,858 | $18,768 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $74,892, versus roughly $35,252 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at SUNY College at Potsdam, check out the SUNY College at Potsdam Financial Aid page.
