Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Clarkson University, founded in 1896, is a private university. Its small, friendly environment attracts serious students interested in a high quality education in a pastoral setting. The emphasis on team projects is attractive to students who want to learn in a cooperative atmosphere. Many students are involved in multidisciplinary projects that give them exposure to real world problems. This, along with the school's extensive coop program, provides students with excellent experience for the world of work after graduation. Its 640-acre campus is located in Potsdam in northern New York.
Website: www.clarkson.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 71% of 6,885 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.70
- SAT Math
- 590-690 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
620 average
570-660 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 27 average
24-30 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $70,228
- Tuition and Fees
- $51,128
- Room and Board
- $15,340
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 90%
- Average Freshman Award
- $47,173
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,000
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 252
- 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
Campus Life
- Potsdam Population
- 9,702
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 80% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Golden Knight
- Sororities
- 13% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 15% of men participate
Students
- 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
- First-Year Students Returning
- 89.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 59.8%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 82%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 11.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 1 | 4 |
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | ||
History | ||
Academic Electives |
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- 8 Clarkson Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Potsdam, NY 13699
- Phone
- (315) 268-6480
- Fax
- (315) 268-7647
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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
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
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting and Finance
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Toxicology
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems, General
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- 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
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Golden Knight
- School Colors
- Green and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Golf | x | |||
Ice Hockey | x | x | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | x | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | |
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | |
Skiing (Downhill) | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | |
Skiing (Cross-Country) | x | |
Skiing (Downhill) | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball
Student Activities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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%
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