Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$60,446

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
593
75th
700
25th
605
75th
30
25th
23
75th
31
25th
26
75th
31
25th
26
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undergraduateRatios

67%

male

33%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,669
Declined 1,678
Total Received 7,347
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Enrollment

2,513

undergraduate students

1,090

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1896, Clarkson University is a private research university that is known for its engineering and business programs, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and experiential education. It is located on a 640-acre campus in Potsdam, New York.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,603
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

640-acre main campus in Potsdam (population: 17,029), 125 miles northeast of Syracuse, 62 miles southeast of Ottawa, Ontario, and 56 miles northwest of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid. Campus served by bus; major airport serves Syracuse; smaller airports serve Ogdensburg and Massena, NY.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Clarkson University
8 Clarkson Avenue
Potsdam, NY
13699

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
82%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
37%
Top 1/4
69%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
593
75th
700
25th
605
75th
30
25th
23
75th
31
25th
26
75th
31
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (waived if filed online or with admissions interview)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,669
Declined 1,678
Total Received 7,347

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$41,167

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $57,950
Housing $9,250
Food $7,766
Additional fees $2,496
Books & supplies $1,560
Total $79,022
Average Financial Aid - $41,167
Total with Avg. Aid $37,855
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 527-6577
F: 315 268-7647
admissions@clarkson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Skiing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, baseball, bowling, crew, cricket, cycling, equestrian sports, figure skating, flying, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, tackle football, taekwondo, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, baseball, bowling, crew, cricket, cycling, equestrian sports, figure skating, flying, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, ballroom dance, baseball, basketball, billiards, broomball, competitive bass fishing, dance ensemble, dance team, field hockey, fishing, ice hockey, jet skiing, juggling, laser tag, martial arts, mountain biking, paintball, riflery, road cycling, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, snowboarding, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, step team, swing dance, squash, touch football, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Divisions I and III), Liberty League, ECAC Hockey

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting and Finance yes
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Bioethics/Medical Ethics yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Analytics yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business Statistics yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Construction Engineering yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Data Science, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Engineering Science yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental Health yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Literature, Other yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Molecular Biochemistry yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Teacher Education yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mechanical Engineering
  2. Engineering And Management
  3. Civil Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,603

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

70%

2,513
students

Female
33%
820

Male
67%
1,693

30%

1,090
students

Female
44%
478

Male
56%
612

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,478
students

Female
33%
814

Male
67%
1,664

1%

35
students

Female
17%
6

Male
83%
29

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

60

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.80
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Finland
India
Jamaica
Saudi Arab
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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