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Clarkson College

Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2739

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Clarkson College is a private urban institution in Omaha, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 611 undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,876 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,928.

Established
1888
Type
Private college

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64%Acceptance
SAT Avg
611Students
18:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$64,876Earnings 10yr
$15,928Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Clarkson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,168
Room & Board$7,864
Books & Supplies$814
Total Cost of Attendance$23,962
Average Net Price$15,928
Median Debt at Graduation$23,716
Monthly Payment (10yr)$251

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,568
$30–48K$20,962
$48–75K$20,150
$75–110K$12,637
$110K+$18,462

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,928

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
611
Gender Split
84% / 16%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 9%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.0%
Freshman Retention76.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,339
8 Years$65,073
10 Years$64,876

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from NE state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
166 mi(288 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
291 mi(504 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
356 mi(617 min)

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