ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Clarkson University

Clarkson University is a private university in NY, founded in 1896, and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 2,905, and the graduate enrollment is 1,120. Clarkson University is a moderately selective school, receiving 6,198 applications and accepting 71.1% of applicants. Its athletics teams compete at the club and varsity levels, and the university employs 249 full-time instructional staff (86% of whom hold doctorate degrees) with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Potsdam, New York
Avg. GPA
3.8
Est. average tuition
$54,960

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
2,905
Full-Time Faculty
249
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
13 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
560
SAT Math
590
ACT Composite
24
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Considered
  • character/personal qualities Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Golf | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Skiing (Downhill) | Soccer | Swimming And Diving | Cross-Country Running

Women's Sports

Basketball | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Skiing (Downhill) | Soccer | Softball | Swimming And Diving | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running