Clarkson University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Potsdam, NY
5.0 3 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,348

Location Potsdam, New York
Website clarkson.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Best Colleges Rank

#189

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Clarkson University, established in 1896, is situated in the small town of Potsdam in northern New York State, approximately 20 miles from the Canadian border. The 640-acre wooded campus combines modern academic facilities with traditional brick buildings, centered around the Hill Campus and the downtown Potsdam location. The private technological university maintains a focused academic environment emphasizing engineering, business, sciences, and health professions, with engineering programs serving as the institution's cornerstone. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years in traditional residence halls or suite-style accommodations, while upperclassmen have access to apartment-style housing options. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics for men's and women's hockey, while other sports programs participate in Division III.

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Ratings

Clarkson is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1200/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32
GPA 3.8

Acceptance Rate

77.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 9.5%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,398

Costs for Clarkson University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$59,398
Books and Supplies		$1,560
Other Fees		$1,340
Room and Board		$18,252
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,496
Total One Year Cost		$83,046

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$70,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

72% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Clarkson University are Engineering, Business, and Biology. 48% of students major in Engineering, 15% in Business, and 9% in Biology.