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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private nonprofit
WebsiteAdmissions
At a glance

77.4%

Acceptance rate

1,307

SAT Average

$31,955

Avg net price

2,449

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,307
SAT Reading/Writing590–690
SAT Math610–700
ACT Composite25–32
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 650Master’s 402Doctoral 53
Bachelor’s 348Master’s 94Doctoral 19
Bachelor’s 59Master’s 20Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 56Master’s 79Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 38Master’s 7Doctoral 3
Bachelor’s 35Master’s 26Doctoral 6
Bachelor’s 31Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 19Master’s 88Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s 2Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 11Master’s 1Doctoral 7
Bachelor’s 11Master’s 4Doctoral 3
Bachelor’s 8Master’s 81Doctoral 15
Bachelor’s 8Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 6Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 0Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 0Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Liberty League
Projected sponsored sports18
BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's Ice HockeyMen's LacrosseMen's SkiingMen's Soccer

Athletic participation

397 unique student-athletes · 20 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Decision

FAFSA due Dec 1

Dec 1, 2026

Regular Decision

Jan 15, 2027

FAFSA due Feb 1

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$58,058
Required fees
$1,340
Food and housing
$18,252
Books and supplies
$1,560
Other expenses
$2,496
Total
$81,706
Total by year
  1. $70,22819–20
  2. $72,27020–21
  3. $74,46221–22
  4. $77,05822–23
  5. $79,02223–24
  6. $81,70624–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $31,955 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation64%
6-year graduation74%
Retention rate85%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$89,696
Median debt$26,000
Campus
Enrollment2,449
Student-faculty ratio12:1
SettingTown

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