Overview

Clarkson University is a University institution located in Potsdam, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8 Clarkson Ave, Box 5605
Potsdam, NY  13699
United States

Contact Matthew Rutherford
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@clarkson.edu
Phone: 315-268-6480
Fax: 315-268-7647

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Toxicology
Molecular Biochemistry
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting And Finance
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Literature, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,594

Applied

5,171

Accepted

2,685

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,949

Females Applied

2,247

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,645

Males Applied

2,924

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.79

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 18th
Early decision plan	December 1st	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	630	580	680
SAT Math	650	610	690
ACT Composite	30	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

56,642

Private

Fees

1,308

Full-time student fees

18,464

Room & board

10,698

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

47,123

Avg. Financial Aid Package

44,397

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

30,624

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,025

Avg. Loan Aid

37,934

Avg. Grant Aid

39,913

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

90%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

50%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,685

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.49%
Black or African American	3.25%
White or Caucasian	80.02%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.31%
Asian	3.02%
Two or more races	3.4%
Other	0.5%

Gender

Male (68.34%)

Female (31.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	86%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
SpringFest, First Saturday/FallFest and Cold Out Gold Out Winter Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Outing Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Spikeball Club, Society of Women Engineers and Rod and Gun Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio