Clarkson University
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The private four-year university in Potsdam, New York, has programs spanning engineering (aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental and mechanical) as well as computer science, public health and communications. Clarkson has NCAA Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams. All students have access to an on-campus machine shop where students can pursue welding, woodworking and computer-assisted design.
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At a glance At a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Potsdam, NY
Type4-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeMedium
Admissions Admissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
2,196
Acceptance Rate77%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading590-690
SAT Math610-700
ACT25-32
Costs Costs
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$32,137
Median earnings$91,312
Median total debt after graduation$26,000
Students receiving federal loans63%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
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- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Communication and Media Studies
- Graphic Communications
- Computer Science
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Biology, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Economics
- Political Science and Government
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Public Health
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Accounting and Related Services
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Management Information Systems and Services
- History
Academics Academics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
74%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard
