How much does it cost to attend?
In State New York Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,642 |
| Room and Board | $13,950 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $1,790 |
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $1,642 |
| Room and Board | $13,950 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $1,790 |
In-State Tuition
In-state tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam for undergraduate students residing in New York is $7,070. Room and board charges total $13,950 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $950 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,642 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $1,790 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending SUNY College at Potsdam full time should expect a total annual cost of $25,402.
Out-of-State Tuition
Undergraduate tuition at SUNY College at Potsdam is $16,980 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $13,950 for room and board, $950 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,642. Students are advised to budget $1,790 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $35,312. This figure is 39% higher than what New York residents pay.
All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.Net Price
The average reported annual net price for SUNY College at Potsdam for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $14,505 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending SUNY College at Potsdam, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.
Average Net Price 2019/2020
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,374 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,367 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,245 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,152 |
| $110,000+ | $19,605 |
Financial Aid
98% of full-time undergrad SUNY College at Potsdam received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $9,989 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 76% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,413 and 11% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,332.
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grant and Scholarship Aid | $9,989 | 98% |
| Institutional Grants and Scholarships | $3,352 | 92% |
| Pell Grants | $4,884 | 49% |
| Other Federal Grants | $977 | 62% |
| State and Local Grants | $4,577 | 74% |
| Federal Student Loans | $5,413 | 76% |
| Other Student Loans | $11,332 | 11% |
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to SUNY College at Potsdam, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $48,920. The loan balance of $48,920 is a four year multiple of the $12,230 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $519 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.
| Example Loan | $48,920 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 4.99% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $518.63 |
| Total Interest Paid | $13,316.01 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $62,236.01 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
| Year | New York Residents | Non Residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $25,402 | $35,312 |
| 2 | $25,873 | $35,967 |
| 3 | $26,353 | $36,634 |
| 4 | $26,842 | $37,313 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at SUNY College at Potsdam to be $101,608 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.9% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class
| Price Per Credit | 3 Credit Class | 4 Credit Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Residents | $295 | $885 | $1,180 | Out of State Residents | $708 | $2,124 | $2,832 |
Estimated cost for a class at SUNY College at Potsdam based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at SUNY College at Potsdam versus other colleges.
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196200 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Potsdam.