Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private · Town campus · 2,196 students

Clarkson University is a private town college in Potsdam, NY, with about 2,196 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Clarkson University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

77%

Admit rate

1200–1390

SAT (25–75)

25–32

ACT (25–75)

$79,022/yr

Cost of attendance

$89,696

Median earnings

75%

Graduation rate

85%

Retention

13:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$19,602/yr

$30–48k$21,945/yr

$48–75k$26,800/yr

$75–110k$31,663/yr

$110k+$36,207/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Clarkson University.