Key differences on Getting in
- 1
SUNY College at Potsdam's yield is 1 pts higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute's
Yield rate - 2
SUNY College at Potsdam admits 78% vs. 81% at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- SUNY Polytechnic InstituteAccessible
- SUNY College at PotsdamAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- SUNY Polytechnic InstituteTest-optional
- SUNY College at PotsdamTest-optional
How they read a record
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
SUNY College at Potsdam
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | SUNY College at Potsdam |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why