A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY-Potsdam are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY College at Potsdam with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY-Potsdam has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
893
|
| Women |
1,534
|
SUNY-Potsdam serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196200 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Potsdam.