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Clarkson University Science & Tech Programs

Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Potsdam, NY. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Clarkson University Rankings

Clarkson University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#65 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#260 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Clarkson University?

Contact details for Clarkson University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699
Phone:	3152686400
Website:	www.clarkson.edu/
Admissions:	www.clarkson.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.clarkson.edu/admissions-aid

How Do I Get Into Clarkson University?

You can apply to Clarkson University online at: https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now

Clarkson University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clarkson University

This is what Clarkson University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clarkson University?

Clarkson University has an acceptance rate of 77%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

51% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clarkson University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 690. Math scores were between 610 and 700.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1200 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clarkson University ranged between 25 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Clarkson University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,572	2,837	79%
Women	3,063	2,300	75%

Can I Afford Clarkson University?

The average net price after aid at Clarkson University is $31,955. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$58,058
In-State Fees	$1,340
Out-of-State Tuition	$58,058
Out-of-State Fees	$1,340
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$59,398
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$59,398

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Clarkson University receive some form of financial aid (565 students).

About 97% of students at Clarkson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $43,602 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,403.

Student Loan Debt

62% of Clarkson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,280 per year.

Clarkson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,280 students enrolled at Clarkson University. Clarkson University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,449 undergraduate students at Clarkson University, approximately 70% are male and 30% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clarkson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	61
Hispanic	311
White	1,775
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	83
Non-Resident	149

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clarkson University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	327
Vermont	27
Massachusetts	21
New Hampshire	13
Maine	9

Additionally, approximately 6.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Clarkson University Graduate Student Diversity

1,090 of Clarkson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Clarkson University, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clarkson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	78
Black or African American	28
Hispanic	67
White	445
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	29
Non-Resident	416

Online Learning at Clarkson University

Clarkson University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

290 undergraduate students at Clarkson University took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 180 students took at least one online class and 316 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Clarkson University

Clarkson University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Clarkson University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.