Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	1	4
Foreign Language
Social Studies
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Recommended
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

8 Clarkson Avenue

City, State, Zip

Potsdam, NY 13699

Phone

(315) 268-6480

Fax

(315) 268-7647

E-mail

admission@clarkson.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

February 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

December 1

Early Decision Notification

January 1

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

71% of 6,885 applicants were admitted

Women

69% of 2,787 applicants were admitted

Men

73% of 4,098 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

714 (15%) of 4,894 admitted students enrolled

Women

264 (14%) of 1,920 admitted students enrolled

Men

568 (19%) of 2,974 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

78% of 159 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

55

Students Accepting Wait List Position

2

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.70

3.75 and Above

49%

3.50 - 3.74

23%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

10%

2.50 - 2.99

4%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

590-690 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

22%

Score of 600 - 700

50%

Score of 500 - 600

26%

Score of 400 - 500

2%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

620 average
570-660 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

12%

Score of 600 - 700

50%

Score of 500 - 600

34%

Score of 400 - 500

4%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

27 average
24-30 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

27%

Score of 24 - 29

53%

Score of 18 - 23

20%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 35%
Top quarter: 69%
Top half: 95%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

2%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$70,228

Tuition and Fees

$51,128

Room and Board

$15,340

Books and Supplies

$1,446

Other Expenses

$2,314

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

sas@clarkson.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 1
Final deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning February 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002699	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

737 (90.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

671 (93.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

668 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

166 (20.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

90%

Average Award

$47,173

Need-Based Gift

Received by 665 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $37,012

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 512 (78.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,827

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 123 (15.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

112 (13.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $30,928

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,640 (86.9%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,443 (92.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,434 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

573 (20.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

90%

Average Award

$45,326

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,416 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $33,485

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,896 (80.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,299

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 426 (14.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

458 (16.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $24,913

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

81%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$31,000

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

13.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans, Private/alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, HEOP

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

3,201

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

1,192

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans

Number of Awards

1,736

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,800

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Engineering, Business/marketing, Engineering technologies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

252

Part-Time Faculty

105

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

60%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 16% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 18% of classes
Over 100 students: 5% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

385,004

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

350

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Engineering

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Potsdam Population

9,702

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

640 acres

Weather

Temperature

11 average low in January, 79 average high in September

Rain

171 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Potsdam

Nearest Train Station

 

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

80% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Golden Knight

School Colors

Green and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, ski & snowboard club, outing club, student association for engineering management, institute for electrical and electronics engineers, pep band

Sororities

13% of women participate

Fraternities

15% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

3,091

Women

964 (31.2%)

Men

2,127 (68.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

3,016

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.8% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
4.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
83.0% White
1.9% Unknown

International Students.

2.2% from 35 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

1,183

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

89.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

59.8%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

74.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

74.4%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

82%

Average Starting Salary

82%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

11.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Business 5%
Engineering 6%
Law 1%
Arts and Sciences 5%
Medicine 2%
Education 1%
Other 3%