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Deadline
January 15, 2023
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Admissions Department
8 Clarkson Avenue Potsdam, NY 13699
(800) 527-6577
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 1 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 15
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted January 15
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
8 Clarkson Avenue
Potsdam
NY
13699
Phone
(800) 527-6577
Fax
(315) 268-7647
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2023
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
January 18
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
December 1
Early Decision Notification
January 1
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
78% of 6,198 applicants were admitted
Women
76% of 2,582 applicants were admitted
Men
80% of 3,616 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
735 (15%) of 4,834 admitted students enrolled
Women
237 (12%) of 1,953 admitted students enrolled
Men
498 (17%) of 2,881 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
132
Students Accepting Wait List Position
38
Students Admitted From Wait List
9
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
11%
3.50 - 3.74
39%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 640 average , 590-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22%
Score of 600 - 700
50%
Score of 500 - 600
26%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 610 average , 560-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
5%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 24-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
28%
Score of 24 - 29
53%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 27
Score of 30 - 36
29%
Score of 24 - 29
56%
Score of 18 - 23
12%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 25
Score of 30 - 36
24%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 18 - 23
34%
Score of 12 - 17
6%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 37%
Top quarter: 71%
Top half: 95%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
2%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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