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Overview |
Clarkson | |||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #220 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | clarkson.edu | |||
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Costs |
Clarkson | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,594 | |||
| Admitted | 5,171 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | |||
| 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 | 14:1 | |||
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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 | 64% | |||
| % Women | 36% | |||
| 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 | 31% | |||
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/