Safety Score
1.82 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Potsdam, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
SUNY College at Potsdam
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,751-student campus.
- 1.82
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,933
- Rank of 3,050
- #120
- NY rank
- 2,751
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
SUNY College at Potsdam reports 1.82 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,933 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 62% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.82
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,933
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 62%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
SUNY College at Potsdam decreased from 6 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSUNY College at Potsdam is a Public institution located in Potsdam, NY, enrolling approximately 2,751 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 21 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #120 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,751 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at SUNY College at Potsdam is "Fondling" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.44 incidents per 1,000 students, SUNY College at Potsdam reports 316% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1933
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#120
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where SUNY College at Potsdam sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 38% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
SUNY College at Potsdam percentile rank 36.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1933 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
SUNY College at Potsdam reports 316% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,768
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,678
- Avg Net Price
- $13,624
- Median Debt
- $24,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 47%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,440
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,866
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 66%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySUNY College at Potsdam: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 85% (13 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 35 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
SUNY College at Potsdam vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
SUNY College at Potsdam
1.82 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
1.46 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL · 2,747 enrolled
Safety Score 1.46
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 2,744 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC · 2,758 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · 2,758 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Orange Technical College-South Campus
Orlando, FL · 2,743 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest SUNY College at Potsdam nationally (rank #1933), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUNY College at Potsdam safe?
SUNY College at Potsdam has a safety score of 1.82 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,933 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at SUNY College at Potsdam?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SUNY College at Potsdam compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does SUNY College at Potsdam have fire safety data?
Yes. SUNY College at Potsdam reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding SUNY College at Potsdam's Safety Profile
SUNY College at Potsdam in Potsdam, NY enrolls 2,751 students and has a safety score of 1.82 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1933 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
SUNY College at Potsdam's 1.82 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh SUNY College at Potsdam against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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