Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Private
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Clarkson University admitted 77.4% of applicants university-wide (5,153 of 6,661).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 77.4% | 5,153 | 6,661 |
| In-state | 76.1% | 2,385 | 3,134 |
| Out-of-state | 82.1% | 2,145 | 2,613 |
| International applicants | 68.2% | 623 | 914 |
| Men | 79.4% | 2,837 | 3,572 |
| Women | 75.1% | 2,300 | 3,063 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 5,153 admitted students, 489 enrolled (9.5% yield).
Clarkson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1200–1390
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Clarkson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $79,210/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,398 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,812 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $79,210/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,335 |
| $30k–48k | $19,934 |
| $48k–75k | $23,321 |
| $75k–110k | $30,990 |
| Over $110k | $35,757 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Clarkson University Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Automatic)
- Leadership Award — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Program Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Clarkson Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Clarkson University Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Merit)
- International Excellence Scholarship — $30,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Achievement Scholarship — $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Recognition Scholarship — $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Automatic)
- Leadership Award — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Program Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Clarkson Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- International Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Clarkson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Transcript
- Personal Statement or Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
International applicants
- Transcript
- Personal Statement or Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Clarkson University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts).
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $89,696
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 74.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Clarkson University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #143
- WSJ: #186
- Forbes: #278
- Niche: #333
- QS: #951
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
Clarkson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (50%), Business & marketing (9%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 48% of class sections have under 20 students.
Clarkson University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.