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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

About Clarkson University

Clarkson is a private, national research university and proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic development. STEM intersects with our scholarship, research, innovation and teaching through more than 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, education, sciences and health professions. With our 4,300+ students, we ignite connections across disciplines, industries and social cultures to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Alumni earn salaries that are among the top two percent in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate programs, online networks and research facilities are based near industry partners in Saranac Lake, Schenectady, Beacon and New York City.

Clarkson’s globally oriented faculty pursue interdisciplinary research focused on rapidly solving real world problems for a better future. Example signature areas of research include healthy global solutions, advanced materials development, computational and data-enabled discoveries, next generation medicine and healthcare, and STEM and entrepreneurial education. Our external network engages 380+ active partners in industry, government agencies, chambers of commerce and research organizations affording students access to world relevant problems to pursue with their professors as well as a direct pipeline to internships and careers after graduation. In addition to an engaged 44,000+ strong alumni community living in 87 countries, our global reach extends through the networks of our schools, ROTC command, research centers and institutes.

Clarkson University is a private, nonprofit school in the town of Potsdam, New York. Clarkson University was founded in 1896. The college currently enrolls around 3,953 students per year, including 2,852 undergrads.

Clarkson University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Clarkson University. Around 75% of applicants get into Clarkson University each year. In 2022, 7,011 students applied to Clarkson University and 5,229 were admitted.

Clarkson University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 50.7%

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Clarkson University is locatedin Potsdam, New York,.

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College Info

8 Clarkson Avenue Potsdam, NY 13699

Campus Setting: Small Town

Clarkson University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Clarkson University is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Clarkson University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Clarkson University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1190 - 1370

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Math SAT Range

600 - 700

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1370 and Above

Good

1190 to 1370

Avg

1190 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Clarkson University students is 1280. Applicants with SAT scores of 1370 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Clarkson University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1190 to 1370 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1190 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Clarkson University.

Clarkson University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$75,971

In State

$75,971

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$54,960
$54,960
Fees
$1,298
$1,298
Housing
$18,153
$18,153
Books
$1,560
$1,560

Student Life

Wondering what life at Clarkson University is like? There are approximately 3,953 students enrolled at Clarkson University, including 2,852 undergraduate students and 1,101 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from NY and 33% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

67%

In State

33%

Out-of-State

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

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,953

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$56,258

Out-of-State

$56,258

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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