Overview of Clarkson University

Clarkson University’s situated in Potsdam, New York. Students have over 50 programs of study to choose from. The university has a 14 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and students come from 34 states and 40 countries. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. Most Clarkson teams play in the NCAA Division III Liberty League, although the strong Golden Knights ice hockey teams play in the Division I ECACHL.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 4,274 (3,091 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 69% Male/31% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $51,128
• Books: $1,446
• Room and Board: $15,580
• Other Expenses: $2,314
• Total Cost: $70,468

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 75%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $31,414
  • Loans: $6,985

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Degree options: Engineering, General; Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Computer Science; and Mathematics, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
• Transfer Out Rate: 19%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 59%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 75%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing-Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming and Diving
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Skiing-Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball

Overview of Clarkson University Admissions

Clarkson University accepts two-thirds of applicants. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Clarkson University Acceptance Rate: 71%
• Test Scores: 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 570/660
  • SAT Math: 590/690
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 24/30
  • ACT English: 22/28
  • ACT Math: 25/29

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Clarkson University, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Clarkson University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Seton Hall University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Clarkson University, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Syracuse University, Drexel University, University of California, Davis, Chapman University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Clarkson University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of California, Santa Barbara, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Stony Brook University, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Connecticut, Rochester Institute of Technology, American University

Applying to Clarkson University

Application Deadline: January 15

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.clarkson.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.clarkson.edu/graduate-admissions

Graduate Application Link(s): https://gradapp.clarkson.edu/apply/