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Overview |
Clarkson | |||
Location | Potsdam, NY | |||
Setting | Remote Town | |||
Enrollment | 3,603 | |||
Type | Private 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #183 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | clarkson.edu | |||
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Costs |
Clarkson | |||
Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | |||
Room & Board | $17,016 | |||
Avg Net Price | $33,192 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 7,347 | |||
Admitted | 5,669 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | |||
Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | |||
Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
Applicant Competition | ||||
ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
SAT Range | 1198/1390 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | |||
Graduation Rate | 72% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | |||
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% Men | 17% | |||
% Women | 13% | |||
Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 84% | |||
% Black | 2% | |||
% Hispanic | 4% | |||
% Native American | 0% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 2% | |||
% International | 3% | |||
% Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | |||
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% In-State | 65% | |||
% Out-of-State | 29% | |||
Campus |
Clarkson | |||
Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | No | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/