School Overview
Clarkson University (locally referred to as just “Clarkson”) is a privately owned and operated four-year co-educational university located in the city of Potsdam, in the state of New York. Clarkson is primarily an undergraduate institutions but does offers several graduate degree programs. Total annual enrollment includes approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The university has a full-time academic staff of about 230.
Clarkson University is a fully accredited institution that awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral via its four academic schools, which include the School of Arts and Sciences, the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, and School of Business and the Institute for Sustainable Environment. The university is particularly well known of its engineering program which was ranked No.11 in the nation.
In 2013, U.S. News and World Report placed Clarkson University in the top tier of national universities in its list of “America’s Best Colleges”.
General Information
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Admission Office Holcroft House Potsdam, NY 13699-5605 (315) 268-6480 (800) 527-6577 Fax: (315) 268-7647 [email protected] Contact: Brian Grant Director of Admission |
Main Address 8 Clarkson Avenue Potsdam, NY 13699 (315) 268-6400 www.clarkson.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,593 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 735 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,574 Graduate enrollment: 401 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 79% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 83% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting/Finance B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Environmental Health B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Clarkson University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (315) 268-6400 |
| Website: | https://www.clarkson.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now |
| Address: | 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,301 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 73% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,590 (83% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $51,128 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $51,128 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $37,536 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Clarkson University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Clarkson University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 3 | |||
| Engineering | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 33 | 25 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Clarkson University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $51,128 |
| Out-of-state | $51,128 |
| Books and supplies | $1,446 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $34,212 |
| Out-of-state | $34,212 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 797 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 797 | 100% | $37,536 |
| Student loan aid | 584 | 73% | $10,059 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,969 | 96% | $33,547 |
| Federal student loans | 2,127 | 69% | $6,333 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Clarkson University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Clarkson University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,673 | 3,865 | 2,808 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 72% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 14% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Clarkson University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,301 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,081 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,220 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Clarkson University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
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