Clarkson College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	116
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Clarkson College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Clarkson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Clarkson College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Nebraska is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Clarkson College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Clarkson College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,880

Cost of attendance at Clarkson College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,880

Cost of attendance at Clarkson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Clarkson College received on average $8,777 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,777

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	13	36%	$6,809	$88,523
Other Federal Grant	13	36%	$7,502	$97,523
State Grant/Scholarships	5	14%	$1,500	$7,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	24	67%	$6,229	$149,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	29	81%	$8,777	$254,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clarkson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clarkson College students is 71.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

71.9%

white 79.2% 19 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Clarkson College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clarkson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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