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Clarkson University
Potsdam, NYPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Clarkson University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Potsdam, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 32
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering52% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,359
Earnings 5yr: $126,255
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,454
Earnings 5yr: $135,325
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,601
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,604
Earnings 5yr: $95,987
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,790
Earnings 5yr: $110,682
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,611
Earnings 5yr: $102,981
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,132
Earnings 5yr: $121,821
Debt: $25,990
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,831
Earnings 5yr: $102,265
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,750
Earnings 5yr: $98,812
Debt: $26,926
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,614
Earnings 5yr: $95,129
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,152
Earnings 5yr: $85,471
Debt: $24,757
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,132
Earnings 5yr: $91,072
Debt: $26,006
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,066
Earnings 5yr: $95,489
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,286
Earnings 5yr: $92,873
Debt: $27,000
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,793
Earnings 5yr: $89,444
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,919
Earnings 5yr: $74,223
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,387
Earnings 5yr: $83,782
Debt: $27,000
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,891
Earnings 5yr: $73,390
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,791
Earnings 5yr: $75,369
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,359
Earnings 5yr: $66,345
Debt: $25,813
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,305
In-State Tuition$59,398
Out-of-State Tuition$59,398
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
62%
Take Loans
86%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$76,970
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$89,696
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,714
Est. Monthly Payment
$235/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
69%
Men31%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 69% men and 31% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$103,121
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