Clarkson Demographics & Diversity
Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
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 students of color. 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%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 93% more male students than female students enrolled at Clarkson University with a gender ratio of 66% men to 34% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Clarkson has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
66%
|
| Women |
34%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,815
|
| Women |
1,459
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Clarkson serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
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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.
