What Clarkson costs
Clarkson University charges $59,398 a year in published tuition and fees, about $29,699 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $79,022 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $31,114 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Clarkson
For fall 2024, Clarkson University received 6,661 applications and admitted 5,153 students, and 489 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1200 and 1390.
What Clarkson students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Clarkson University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 138 |
| Engineering / Industrial Management | 75 |
| Civil Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Computer Science | 31 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 29 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | 28 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Clarkson
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- SUNY College at Potsdam, Potsdam, New York: about 1 mile away
- St Lawrence University, Canton, New York: about 9 miles away
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton, Canton, New York: about 10 miles away
Colleges like Clarkson
Engineering and tech schools with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, Florida: 1,689 undergraduates
- Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri: 5,521 undergraduates
- Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan: 5,955 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Clarkson University's acceptance rate? 77.4% for fall 2024: 5,153 of 6,661 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Clarkson University? $59,398 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Clarkson University? About 2,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Clarkson University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1200–1390.
What is the campus setting at Clarkson University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Clarkson University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Clarkson University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
