Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Clarkson University is 78.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.53%. 3,645 men and 2,949 women applied to Clarkson and 2,924 men and 2,247 women students were accepted.
Among them, 413 men and 183 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clarkson.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,594 | 3,645 | 2,949 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,924 | 2,247 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 596 | 413 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.42% | 80.22% | 76.20% | - | - |
| Yield | 11.53% | 14.12% | 8.14% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 343 students (58% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 73 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clarkson.
The median SAT score is 1,280 with 630 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 610 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Clarkson. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Clarkson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1190 | 1280 | 1370 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clarkson. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clarkson University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Clarkson University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clarkson.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.clarkson.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |