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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate78%

Clarkson University Student Life

Clarkson University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Clarkson University has the Outing Club. In fact, more students participate in the Outing Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Clarkson University include Ski & Snowboard Club, Spikeball Club, Society of Women Engineers and Rod and Gun Club.

Clarkson University students' favorite campus events are SpringFest, First Saturday/FallFest and Cold Out Gold Out Winter Festival.

Does Clarkson University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Clarkson University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 86%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,450
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,270
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Clarkson University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Clarkson University students live on campus. In 2023, 86% of undergrads at Clarkson University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 14% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Clarkson University. There are 2,450 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,685 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,270 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Clarkson University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Clarkson University Athletics

At Clarkson University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Clarkson University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Skiing (Downhill) NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is Clarkson University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Clarkson University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Clarkson University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Clarkson University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Clarkson University, take Interstate 81 to Potsdam, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Syracuse Hancock International airport.

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Keep Reading About Clarkson University

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Clarkson University Students

31%

Women

69%

Men

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

66%

In State

34%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

6%

3%

3%

3%

3%

1%

0.31%

Undergraduate Students

2,685

Graduate Students

1,034

Non-Resident / International Students

78

Clarkson University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,719

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

78%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$57,950

Out-of-State

$57,950

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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