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Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York 13699

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STEM-heavyCollege town

Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Clarkson University is a private institution in Potsdam with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1307, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $89,696 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,955.

Established
1896
Motto
A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed
Mascot
The Golden Knight
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA
Division
Division III

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77%Acceptance
1307SAT Avg
2,449Students
12:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$89,696Earnings 10yr
$31,955Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Clarkson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1307

Reading & WritingMid: 630
593690
MathMid: 650
605700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1307

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$57,950
Room & Board$17,016
Books & Supplies$1,560
Total Cost of Attendance$76,451
Average Net Price$31,955
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,521
$30–48K$19,328
$48–75K$26,800
$75–110K$33,329
$110K+$36,429

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,955

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,714

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,449
Gender Split
33% / 67%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.6%
Freshman Retention84.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$76,970
8 Years$78,777
10 Years$89,696

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$63,500
Men
$77,100

Rankings

Forbes
#243
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#79

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
254 mi(440 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
278 mi(482 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
326 mi(565 min)

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