Clarkson College

Clarkson College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Omaha, Nebraska. Clarkson College was founded in 1888 and now enrolls around 820 students a year, including 658 undergrads. Clarkson College provides housing for up to 140 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 5% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Clarkson College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Clarkson College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Clarkson College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Clarkson College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Clarkson College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Clarkson College on the Student Life page.

Is Clarkson College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Clarkson College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Clarkson College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Clarkson College. Around 55% of applicants get into Clarkson College each year. Out of 87 applications received in 2021, 48 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Clarkson College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 85% of students who start at Clarkson College return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Clarkson College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 100% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Clarkson College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Clarkson College's endowment was valued at $900000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,259 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Clarkson College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Clarkson College meets 71% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,903 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $13,931 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Clarkson College. Based on this information, how does Clarkson College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Clarkson College a good school for you?

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Where is Clarkson College?

Clarkson College is located in the urban setting of Omaha, Nebraska.

If you want to see Clarkson College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Omaha, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Eppley Airfield.

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