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Clarkson University

Private
Rural
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 77.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹55,79,373Out-of-state
Students: 2,196Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 11Student to faculty

About

Clarkson University is a private research university with its main campus in Potsdam, New York. Clarkson has additional graduate programs and research facilities in the New York Capital District. It was established in 1896 and enrolled over 4,000 students in 2024. Students pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in each of its schools and institutes: the David D. Reh School of Business, Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, and Institute for STEM Education. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Clarkson's athletic teams, known as the Golden Knights, compete in 20 varsity sports. While predominantly an NCAA Division III school competing in the Liberty League, both men's and women's ice hockey teams compete in Division I as members of ECAC Hockey. The women's hockey program has won three NCAA championships (2014, 2017, and 2018), marking the university's first national titles.

Admissions planning estimate

77.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 77.16%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 77.2% (5,669/7,347; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77.4%admitted

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,079

Offered a place 4,069

Enrolled 509

12.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1200-1390

4001600

ACT composite25-32

136

What a year costs

₹74,40,353 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹55,79,373
Housing₹17,14,447
Books & supplies₹1,46,534

Sticker price ₹74,40,353

After aid (average) ₹28,46,609

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹55,79,373

Out-of-state ₹55,79,373

Average aid awarded: ₹38,17,584 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.8%

Retention

74.9%

Graduation

100%

Get financial aid

27%

From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 73.9%

Hispanic 12.9%

Multiracial 3.5%

African American 2.6%

Asian 2.1%

Unknown 0.4%

Native American 0.2%

Key dates

Early decision 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days
Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

5 programmes

Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral degree - professional practice
Post-master's certificate

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	bachelor
Applied Mathematics	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Chemical Engineering	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Civil Engineering	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer Engineering	bachelor
Computer Science	bachelor
Computer Software and Media Applications	bachelor
Data Analytics	bachelor
Data Science	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	bachelor
Engineering-Related Fields	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	bachelor
Graphic Communications	bachelor
History	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Literature	bachelor
Management Information Systems and Services	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mechanical Engineering	bachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Pharmacology and Toxicology	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Health	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Social Sciences, General	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.36%

Total Applicants6079

Admitted Applicants4069

Enrolled Applicants509

Application Fee₹4,697

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted

Recommendations RequiredRequired

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-12-01

Regular Decision Date2027-01-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1200

SAT Composite 75th %1390

ACT Composite 25th %25

ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹55,79,373

Out-of-State Tuition₹55,79,373

Average Housing Cost₹17,14,447

Books & Supplies₹1,46,534

Average Net Price₹28,46,609

Students Receiving Aid100%

Average Aid Awarded₹38,17,584

Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.55%

Asian2.09%

Hispanic12.93%

White73.91%

Multiracial3.51%

Native American0.23%

Pacific Islander0.00

International4.42%

Unknown Race0.36%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingRural

Years4

Graduation Rate74.91%

Retention Rate84.78%

Student/Faculty Ratio11:1

Total Undergraduates2196

Contact

Street Address8 Clarkson Ave

ZIP Code13699

Phone(315) 268-6480

Websitehttps://www.clarkson.edu/

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/