A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Clarkson are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
84%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 28% more male students than female students enrolled at Clarkson University with a gender ratio of 17% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Clarkson has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
17%
|
Women |
13%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
612
|
Women |
478
|
Clarkson serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
65%
|
Out of State |
29%
|
Foreign |
6%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190044 IPEDS survey data for Clarkson University.
Last updated February 24, 2025