Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Clarkson University
Clarkson University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Potsdam, NY, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,196 students. The acceptance rate is 77%. 75% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $89,696.
77%
Acceptance
$30,305
Net price
2,196
Enrollment
75%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
77%
Acceptance rate
1,304
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$30,305
Average net price
$59,398
In-state tuition
$59,398
Out-of-state tuition
$18,252
Room & board
$1,560
Books & supplies
$79,022
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
62%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$89,696
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$76,970
Median earnings (6 yrs)
75%
Graduation rate
85%
Retention rate
90%
Earn more than a HS grad
$16,750
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,196
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
15%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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