Clarkson University
Clarkson University (Clarkson) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Potsdam, NY. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The Clarkson's 2022 tuition & fees is $54,370. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,606.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,025 and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $74,200 and it varies by field of study.
Clarkson ranked 192nd in National Universities and 32nd in New York Colleges rankings. Clarkson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Clarkson has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
Directory Information
| Address | 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699 |
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| Phone | 315-268-6400 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Clarkson University are $54,370. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $36,472.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,258 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| Undergraduate | $54,370 |
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| Graduate | $36,472 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $56,258 |
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The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Clarkson directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the Clarkson bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Clarkson University is 75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,280.
The average graduation rate is 76%. Total 4,025 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $74,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $78,300 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 75% Acceptance Rate / 14% Yield |
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| Test Scores » | 1,280 SAT / 29 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Retention Rate | 87%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.69% (13 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 4,025 (2,905 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $35,606 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $74,200 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $21,600 - $78,300 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Clarkson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Clarkson provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Clarkson. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,541. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $6,900.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
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| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,541 |
Clarkson Campuses and Colleges
Clarkson University has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University Capital Region Campus | Schenectady, NY | - |
