State University of New York at Potsdam is a public university institution in Potsdam, established in 1816. SUNY Potsdam is a public liberal arts college founded in 1816 in northern New York, home to the prestigious Crane School of Music and strong education programs. With approximately 2,500 students across three schools, it emphasizes applied learning and offers 60+ degree programs in a rural Adirondack setting.