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
Address8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699
Phone315-268-6400
WEBhttps://www.clarkson.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.clarkson.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.clarkson.edu/student-administrative-services-sas/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.clarkson.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.clarkson.edu/student-administrative-services-sas/military-and-veterans
Athletichttps://www.clarkson.edu/consumer-information-disclosures-heoa
Disability Servicehttps://www.clarkson.edu/accessability-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Clarkson University is 78.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.53%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate78.42 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)11.53 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

Clarkson's 2024 tuition & fees is $57,950 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.01% compared to the last year's rate ($56,258).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $36,856. The graduate tuition decreased by -1.90% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$57,950
Graduate Tuition & Fees$36,856
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 3,719 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 281 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Clarkson has 2,668 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,051 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students3,719
Undergraduate Students2,668
Graduate Students1,051
Online Enrollment281

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Clarkson offers 88 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 88 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs88 Programs
Number of online programs3 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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