Clarkson University
tuition & fees
$59,398
graduate tuition & fees
$36,856
acceptance rate
77%
Student Population
3,348
online students
317
Number of Programs
90
Financial Aid Amount
$43,602
SAT Scores
1,300
Graduation Rate
75%
Clarkson University is a Private, 4 years college located in Potsdam, New York. Clarkson ranked 195th in National Universities and 33rd in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,348 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Clarkson's acceptance rate is 77.36% last year (undergraduate school).
Clarkson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Clarkson University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699 |
| Phone | 315-268-6400 |
| WEB | https://www.clarkson.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.clarkson.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.clarkson.edu/admissions-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.clarkson.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.clarkson.edu/student-administrative-services-sas/military-and-veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.clarkson.edu/consumer-information-disclosures-heoa |
| Disability Service | https://www.clarkson.edu/accessability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Clarkson University is 77.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.49%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.36 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.49 % |
Tuition & Fees
Clarkson's 2025 tuition & fees is $59,398 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.50% compared to the last year's rate ($57,950).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $36,856. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $59,398 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $36,856 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,348 students have enrolled at Clarkson (2024-2025). Among them, 317 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Clarkson has 2,296 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,052 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,348 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,296 |
| Graduate Students | 1,052 |
| Online Enrollment | 317 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Clarkson offers 90 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 90 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Clarkson
| Number of programs | 90 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |