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Clarkson University

Acceptance Rate 77.36 %
SAT Average 1,300
Tuition & Fees $59,398
Student Population 3,348
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $41,167

Academic Overview

Clarkson University Campus, Potsdam, NY
Clarkson University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Potsdam, New York. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $59,398 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $36,856.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,348 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 77.36% and the graduation rate is 75% last year.
The salary after graduation from Clarkson University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $74,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Clarkson's tuition & fees is $59,398. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $36,856.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,398
Graduate$36,856
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Clarkson. The acceptance rate of Clarkson is 77.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.49%. The average graduation rate is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $41,167 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,348 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Clarkson University is 77.36 %.
Acceptance Rate
77.36%
Graduation Rate for Clarkson University is 75 %
Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-out Rate for Clarkson University is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for Clarkson University is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for Clarkson University is 3,348
Student Population
3,348
Student to Faculty Ratio for Clarkson University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $41,167 at Clarkson University.
Financial Aid Amount
$41,167

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699
Phone315-268-6400
WEBhttps://www.clarkson.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.clarkson.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.clarkson.edu/admissions-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.clarkson.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.clarkson.edu/student-administrative-services-sas/military-and-veterans
Athletichttps://www.clarkson.edu/consumer-information-disclosures-heoa
Disability Servicehttps://www.clarkson.edu/accessability-services

Offered Degrees

Clarkson offers 90 major programs through online and on-site education where 12 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's350
Master's339
Doctorate (Research)120
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate93

Special Learning Opportunities

Clarkson University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,482)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,766)

Veterans Benefits

Clarkson University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔