Clarkson University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Clarkson University was $31,413. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Clarkson University

Clarkson University net price calculator

$31,413

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Clarkson University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$31,413	$1,105 (4%)	$19,602	$26,066	$28,911	$31,663	$34,934
2021	$30,308	$417 (1%)	$16,667	$21,402	$27,131	$29,869	$35,746
2020	$29,891	$1,485 (5%)	$19,209	$20,122	$25,419	$29,482	$34,921
2019	$31,376	$326 (1%)	$20,280	$24,090	$26,763	$30,472	$36,199
2018	$31,050	$131	$15,715	$22,648	$26,464	$31,592	$37,048
2017	$31,181	$1,515 (5%)	$18,897	$20,244	$26,110	$30,590	$36,578
2016	$29,666	$1,363 (5%)	$17,393	$21,233	$25,409	$30,661	$34,657
2015	$28,303	$2,521 (10%)	$17,406	$21,220	$24,947	$28,030	$33,432
2014	$25,782	--	$15,746	$19,070	$23,140	$26,928	$31,608

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Clarkson University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$74,716	$2,200 (3%)	$54,370	$18,866	$1,480
2021	$72,516	$2,048 (3%)	$52,724	$18,346	$1,446
2020	$70,468	$6,230 (10%)	$51,128	$17,894	$1,446
2019	$64,238	$1,838 (3%)	$49,444	$13,348	$1,446
2018	$62,400	$2,514 (4%)	$47,950	$13,018	$1,432
2017	$59,886	$1,478 (3%)	$46,132	$12,338	$1,416
2016	$58,408	$2,676 (5%)	$44,630	$12,362	$1,416
2015	$55,732	$1,870 (3%)	$42,530	$11,786	$1,416
2014	$53,862	$3,284 (6%)	$40,540	$11,906	$1,416
2013	$50,578	--	$38,610	$10,646	$1,322

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Clarkson University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,482 dormitories available to its students at $8,726 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Clarkson University is $970 per month.
Does Clarkson University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Clarkson University for one academic year is $7,518, which works out to $835 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Clarkson University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,480.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Clarkson University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,368

If living off-campus, with family: $3,292

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,368
How much is Clarkson University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Clarkson University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Clarkson University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,770	$1,488
For out-of-state students	$1,770	$1,488

Housing and Meal

Clarkson University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Clarkson University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,518	$8,726	N/A	21	2,482
2021	$7,306	$8,480	N/A	21	2,482
2020	$7,100	$8,240	N/A	21	2,498
2019	$6,900	$8,008	N/A	21	2,541
2018	$6,706	$7,782	N/A	21	2,541
2017	$6,706	$7,554	N/A	21	2,541
2016	$6,510	$7,334	N/A	21	2,541

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clarkson University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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