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Clarkson College Admission Requirements

Omaha, Nebraska

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Your chances of getting into Clarkson College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

56.1%
Admission Difficulty for Clarkson College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Clarkson College is 56.1%.  Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Nebraska.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Clarkson College and can you get accepted?

Clarkson College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 37 out of the 66 who applied were admitted.

Clarkson College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 100% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

Can you get into Clarkson College?

56% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Clarkson College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Clarkson College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Clarkson College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Clarkson College are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Clarkson College accepts 56% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Clarkson College is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #12 in Nebraska for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Clarkson College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.3 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Clarkson College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Clarkson College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Clarkson College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Clarkson College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Clarkson College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

100%
ACT Scores for Clarkson College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Clarkson College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

85% of Clarkson College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Clarkson College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 30%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Clarkson College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 62 4 66
Accepted 34 3 37
Acceptance Rate 55% 75% 56%
Enrolled 34 3 37
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 100% 100% 100%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Clarkson College is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clarkson College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Clarkson College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Clarkson College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Clarkson College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180832 IPEDS survey data for Clarkson College.

Last updated February 24, 2024