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.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,668
Undergraduates
1,823
Men - 68.3%
828
Women - 31%
1,051
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 6,594 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.79
SAT Math
650 average
610-690 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
630 average
580-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
25-30 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$80,470
Tuition and Fees
$57,950
Room and Board
$18,464
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$44,397
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$2,800
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
29%
10-19
29%
20-29
14%
30-39
8%
40-49
5%
50-99
12%
Over 100
2%
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Potsdam Population
8,796
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
86% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III, National Christian College Athletic Association
Mascot
Golden Knight
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
14% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
3.1%
Black/African-American
3.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
White
82.5%
Unknown
0.5%
International Students
2.9% from 37 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
64.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
81%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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