Clarkson University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Clarkson University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Potsdam, NY. It is a R2 university with high research activities. Clarkson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education .

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,661 applied, 5,153 accepted, and 489 enrolled in Clarkson. 347 men and 142 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,300 SAT, 28 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,300 and ACT score is 28. The SAT score of 1300 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1200 1300 1390 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 590 640 690 Math 610 660 700 ACT Score Composite 25 28 32 Math 25 28 32 English 23 25 30 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $59,398 for undergraduate programs and $36,856 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 2.50% compared to last year at Clarkson University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,579 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $41,167. For freshmen, 596 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $43,097. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,348 students enrolled Clarkson in 2025. By gender, 2,221 men and 1,127 women students are enrolled. There are 2,296 undergraduate and 1,052 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

90 Major Programs

12 programs through online 46 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Clarkson is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 75% Transfer-out Rate 18% Retention Rate 85% Students to Faculty Ratio 13 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 313 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Clarkson and the average faculty salary is $103,472. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. There are 765 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,782. Number of Faculties 313 Average Faculty Salary $103,472 Number of Staffs 765 Average Staff Salary $65,782

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1200	1300	1390
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	590	640	690
Math	610	660	700
ACT Score
Composite	25	28	32
Math	25	28	32
English	23	25	30

Potsdam, NY