Clarkson University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
78.42%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.53%
Freshmen Enrollment
596
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,594 students have applied and 5,171 students have allowed to admit to Clarkson University (Acceptance rate: 78.42%). Clarkson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.53 % where 596 students have finally enrolled out of 5,171 admitted students.
Clarkson acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Lipscomb University and Biola University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.17%).
Clarkson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.40%).
How to Apply to Clarkson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Clarkson. Clarkson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.clarkson.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.clarkson.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.clarkson.edu/student-administrative-services-sas/financial-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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Clarkson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Clarkson University is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Clarkson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,201). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University | 1,280 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,201 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Clarkson University, 343 students submitted SAT scores (58% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,280 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Clarkson University, 73 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Clarkson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Clarkson University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |