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| Location | Potsdam, New York |
| Online | clarkson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Potsdam, New York, Clarkson University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,673 prospective students applied, and 4,978 were granted admission. Of those admitted 790 enrolled in the school. 3,651 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 623 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $49,858 plus fees of $1,270. Clarkson is ranked 202 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Clarkson is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Clarkson University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#202 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#151 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in New York
#25 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#163 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1350 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,446 |
| Other Fees | $1,270 |
| Room and Board | $15,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,314 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,228 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 48% |
| Business | 15% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Engineering Technology | 9% |
| Communication | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190044 IPEDS survey data for Clarkson University.
Current students may use the Clarkson University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.