Clarkson University

4-years Private College In Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University (referred to as Clarkson) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Potsdam, NY. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Clarkson University is $57,950. The school has a total enrollment of 3,719 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Clarkson University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$57,950 (2023)
Acceptance Rate78.42%
Student Population3,719
Test Scores1,280 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate72%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Clarkson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1927 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Clarkson University is $57,950 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Clarkson University is $36,856 for academic year 2021-2022. Clarkson University offers the alternative tuition plans. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $39,197 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Clarkson University is 78.42% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.53%. The average SAT score is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 27. Clarkson University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,719 students are attending at Clarkson University (2,668 undergraduate students). There are 241 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 116 part-time faculty working for Clarkson University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 706 (full-time) and 160 (part-time). The graduation rate at Clarkson University is 72% and transfer-out rate is 20%. The retention rate is 83% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Clarkson University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Clarkson University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Clarkson University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Clarkson University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students