Clarkson University

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,482
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	76%

Located in Potsdam, New York, Clarkson University 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.

Clarkson University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Clarkson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Clarkson University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,370

Cost of attendance at Clarkson University in 2022 for students from New York.

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

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,370

Cost of attendance at Clarkson University 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.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Clarkson University received on average $38,981 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.

$38,981

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	143	21%	$4,261	$609,274
Other Federal Grant	143	21%	$5,152	$736,774
State Grant/Scholarships	174	25%	$2,501	$435,148
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	690	100%	$37,283	$25,725,063
Total Grant & Scholarships	690	100%	$38,981	$26,896,985

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clarkson University 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 University students is 75.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.3%.

75.6%

asian 73.3% 11 students
African American 50.0% 6 students
white 76.8% 516 students
unknown 69.2% 9 students
hispanic 68.6% 24 students
International Students 61.1% 11 students
Mixed Race 79.2% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clarkson University provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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