| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,614 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,504 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
110 |
| Total graduate students: |
290 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
190 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
100 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
3% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 14.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 20.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 54.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 5.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.8% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 10.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 65.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 5.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
240 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Potsdam, NY |
| Population of city/town: |
9,732 |
| Nearest major city: |
Ottawa, Ontario Canada |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
70 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,100,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.potsdam.edu/about/
visit/maps.cfm |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including First-year experience, substance-free, study intensive, theme, wellness, transfer student, and gender inclusive housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
59% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
41% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All students must live on campus for first two years or four semesters. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
37% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in non-designated areas.Code of student rights, responsibilities, and conduct. Rules for maintenance of public order. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
608 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network, loaner laptops, web kiosks, discounted software, help deskonline access to grades, registration, schedules, unofficial transcripts, billing, meal plans, and housing. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. Music library. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Anthropology museum, theater, dance studio and theater, planetarium, spectroscopy equipment, nuclear magnetic resonator, UV-Vis spectroscopy equipment, seismograph stations, art galleries, performing arts center, concert hall, MIDI lab, music studios, jazz improvisation lab, music theater, lecture and recital hall. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Student success center, computing and technology services, diversity center, writing center, campus mail services and storehouse, career planning, counseling center, office of student conduct and community standards, first-year transitions/orientation. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, eating disorders, alcohol and other drug problems, study habits, crisis and loss, situations, and depression and anxiety counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, interview network, electronic recruitment, portfolio development. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
1 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
2% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Racquette, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
22 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
82 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Four College Hillel, Newman Club, Voices of Victory Gospel Choir |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Alliance, Potsdam Association of Native Americans, Caribbean Latin American Student Society, Center for Diversity |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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academic honor societies, American Choral Directors Association, American String Teachers Association, Bear Witness, Beat The Monster, Black Student Alliance, Campus Rescue Squad, Caribbean, Latin American Student Society, Circle K, Colleges Against Cancer, Crane Student Association, dance ensemble, English and Communication Student Organization, Future Business Leaders of America, History Association, Internship Program, LGBT Association, Madstop Records, Middle Ground, Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association, Music Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association, Musical Theatre Organization,Non-Traditional Student Organization, Pagan Studies Organization, Philosophy Forum, Political Student Association, AIDS Education Group, Association of Native Americans, The Potsdam Pitches, Renaissance and Medieval Studies Association, Residence Hall Association, Society of Physics Students, Student Art Association, Student Entertainment Services, Students for Peaceful Alternatives, Student Involvement & Leadership, Student Support Services, College Republicans, Math Alliance, Teacher Education Student Association, Theatre Guild; French, Spanish, culinary, gaming, video gaming, anthropology, archery, hockey, outing, psychology, sociology, biology, and geology clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
James A. Zalacca,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
maroon and gray |
| School mascot: |
Max C Bear |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
SUNY Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's ice hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's ice hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
44% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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ice arena, rock climbing wall, fitness center, gymnasium, hockey rink, Olympic-size swimming pool with a diving well, field house, indoor track, dance studio, physical therapy/training room; basketball, racquetball, squash, tennis courts, and volleyball courts; softball field; turf field (soccer and lacrosse), outdoor track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, broomball, canoe swamp, dodgeball, flag football, madstop boat race, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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archery, basketball, racquetball, rugby, soccer, track and field (indoor/outdoor) |
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| Club sports for women: |
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archery, basketball, cheerleading, racquetball, rugby, soccer, track and field (indoor/outdoor) |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Syracuse (150 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Ottawa, Ontario Canada (81 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Cornwall, Ontario Canada (30 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Potsdam (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
6% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
49% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arizona State University, Clarkson University, College of St. Rose, St. Lawrence University, SUNY College-Potsdam, SUNY-Albany, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, SUNY-Plattsburgh, Syracuse University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
57% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Bausch & Lomb, Bethel Camp for the Arts, Evans Environmental & Geosciences, Florida Keys Ocean Science Center, GEICO, Global Networker Inc., HSBC, IBM, Landreach Archaeology Inc., Pyramids Wellness Center, Saratoga City Office of Aging. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Renee Fleming, world-renowned, Grammy Award-winning soprano
- Mary Helander, master inventor and research scientist
- T.C. Boyle, award-winning novelist.
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