Colleges · Potsdam
Colleges in Potsdam, NY
Potsdam is home to 2 colleges with about 5,641 students on campus. The largest is Clarkson University. 2 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Potsdam
Students on campus
5,641fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Clarkson University3,323 on campus
Most selective
Clarkson Universityadmits 77% of applicants
Lowest net price
SUNY College at Potsdam$13,624 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Potsdam
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Potsdam
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Potsdam.
St Lawrence UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton10.4 mi2,089 studentsSUNY College of Technology at CantonUniversity or college · Public · Canton10.8 mi1,668 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Potsdam. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.