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Clarkson University
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  • 4 Year
  • POTSDAM, NY
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Clarkson University

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    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Value
      grade A minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade C minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade B+
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade B minus
    9. Dorms
      grade C+
    10. Campus Food
      grade D
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade A

    About

    8 CLARKSON AVE
    POTSDAM, NY 13699
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Liberty League

    From Clarkson University

    Clarkson is a private, national research university and proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic development. Through more than 90 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the sciences, education, and health professions, we educate over 4,300 students and pursue interdisciplinary research, scholarship, teaching and innovation. We ignite connections across academic disciplines, industries and cultures to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top three percent in the nation and realize accelerated career growth.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    78%
    SAT Range
    1150-1350
    ACT Range
    24-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $30,308 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $39,023 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Clarkson's Direct Entry Program

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    Students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant studies have the opportunity to enroll in Clarkson’s Freshman Direct Entry program. Freshman Direct Entry provides a guaranteed spot in our DPT in physical therapy, MS in occupational therapy or MS in physician assistant studies programs to select first-year applicants.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      9%
    • On Campus
      90%
    • Online
      1%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,845 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    60
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    14%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    94%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $72,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    76%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%

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