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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$61,894

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

70%

male

30%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,153
Declined 1,508
Total Received 6,661
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Enrollment

2,296

undergraduate students

1,052

graduate students

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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 3,348
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

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

no
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
590
75th
700
25th
610
75th
30
25th
23
75th
32
25th
25
75th
32
25th
25

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 5,153
Declined 1,508
Total Received 6,661

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$43,602

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $59,398
Housing $10,176
Food $8,076
Additional fees $2,496
Books & supplies $1,560
Total $81,706
Average Financial Aid - $43,602
Total with Avg. Aid $38,104
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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
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 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 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
Data Analytics, General yes
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician yes
Data Science, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Engineering Science yes yes
Engineering, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental Health yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes yes yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Literature, Other yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Materials Engineering 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
Social Sciences, General yes
Systems Engineering yes
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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

3,348

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

69%

2,296
students

Female
30%
694

Male
70%
1,602

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,263
students

Female
30%
690

Male
70%
1,573

1%

33
students

Female
12%
4

Male
88%
29

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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