Clarkson University is a private research university located in upstate New York in the town of Potsdam. Founded in 1896, it is the only technologically-oriented university in the North Country. Clarkson students benefit from world-class research opportunities, interdisciplinary faculty, small class sizes and hands-on experience. Outside the classroom, students can join more than 100 student organizations, explore the vibrant music and art scene of the Adirondacks, compete in NCAA Division III athletics, and take part in a variety of outdoor activities and intramural sports. With a mission of developing life-long problem solvers and encouraging learning through diversity, Clarkson University is the perfect choice for students looking for a challenging educational experience that prepares them for success.
- Address: 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 00001-3699
- Phone: (315) 268-6400
- Website: https://www.clarkson.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 4,025
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $52,724 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,446 |
| Room & Board | $16,032 |
| Other | $2,314 |
| Total Cost | $72,516 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- SAT Range: 1150 – 1350
- ACT Range: 24 – 30
Majors
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Civil Engineering, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 98%
- Part-time: 2%
Student Gender
- Male: 65%
- Female: 35%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 5%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 5%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 74%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 6%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 65%
- Out-of-State: 35%
- Unknown: 0%