Clarkson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1010 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #298 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #267 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Potsdam |
| #335 of 1,013 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 125 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,668
- Graduates
- 1,051
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.clarkson.edu
Clarkson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clarkson University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 80% | 76% |
| Applicants | 6,594 | 3,645 | 2,949 |
| Admissions | 5,171 | 2,924 | 2,247 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 596 | 413 | 183 |
435 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
281 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
343 or 58%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Clarkson University are 1190-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
73 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Clarkson University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2605 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 410 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 226 (6%) |
| Asian | 159 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 129 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clarkson University is $32,450 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,972 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,945 |
| $48-75K | $25,980 |
| $75-110K | $29,584 |
| $110K+ | $36,207 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,960 | $36,792 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,960 | $36,792 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,960 | $36,792 |
| Fee in-district | $1,298 | $778 |
| Fee in-state | $1,298 | $778 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,298 | $778 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,482 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,744 |
| Room charge | $8,978 |
| Meal charge | $7,766 |
Clarkson University majors
Clarkson University has granted 649 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 402 master's across 26 programs, and 61 doctorate degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clarkson University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 145 | 18 | 4 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 63 | 75 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 86 | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 | 47 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 73 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 45 | 2 | 5 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 34 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 29 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 21 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 20 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 17 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 8 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 17 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 17 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Engineering, Other | 11 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 9 | ||
| Business Analytics | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Technical Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Biotechnology | 1 | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 649 | 402 | 61 |
Clarkson University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Clarkson University has published 13,863 scientific papers with 363,231 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Materials Science, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 331 | 1560 |
| 1992 | 301 | 1746 |
| 1993 | 259 | 1823 |
| 1994 | 246 | 2122 |
| 1995 | 228 | 2186 |
| 1996 | 242 | 2561 |
| 1997 | 227 | 2725 |
| 1998 | 235 | 2764 |
| 1999 | 222 | 2913 |
| 2000 | 190 | 3238 |
| 2001 | 268 | 3859 |
| 2002 | 284 | 4570 |
| 2003 | 317 | 4629 |
| 2004 | 342 | 5345 |
| 2005 | 365 | 6399 |
| 2006 | 354 | 7055 |
| 2007 | 336 | 8036 |
| 2008 | 392 | 9093 |
| 2009 | 397 | 10267 |
| 2010 | 403 | 11010 |
| 2011 | 409 | 12878 |
| 2012 | 413 | 13921 |
| 2013 | 419 | 15138 |
| 2014 | 450 | 16704 |
| 2015 | 482 | 16972 |
| 2016 | 515 | 18025 |
| 2017 | 468 | 18483 |
| 2018 | 545 | 20812 |
| 2019 | 500 | 23503 |
| 2020 | 564 | 24777 |
| 2021 | 552 | 26957 |
| 2022 | 577 | 26702 |
| 2023 | 457 | 25414 |
Clarkson University alumni
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M. Emmet Walsh
- Occupations
- television actorcharacter actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Michael Emmet Walsh is an American actor who has appeared in over 200 films and television series, including small but important supporting roles such as Earl Frank in Straight Time (1978), the Madman in The Jerk (1979), Captain Bryant in Blade Runner (1982), Harv in Critters (1986), and Walt Scheel in Christmas with the Kranks (2004). He starred as private detective Loren Visser in Blood Simple (1984), the Coen Brothers' first film for which he won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
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Buck Dharma
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsongwriter
- Biography
-
Donald Roeser, known by his stage name Buck Dharma, is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the sole constant member of hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult since the group's formation in 1967. He wrote and sang vocals on several of the band's best-known hits, including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You".
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Brenda Romero
- Occupations
- university teacherdesignerprogrammerwriterrole-playing game designer
- Biography
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Brenda Louise Romero, previously known as Brenda Brathwaite, is an American game designer and developer in the video game industry. She was born in Ogdensburg, New York and is a graduate of Clarkson University. Romero is best known for her work on the Wizardry series of role-playing video games and, more recently, the non-digital series The Mechanic is the Message. She has worked in game development since 1981 and has credits on 49 game titles.
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Grant Clitsome
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Grant Clitsome is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2008 to 2016.
General info
| Alternative names | Clarkson |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Motto | A Workman That Needeth Not to Be Ashamed |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 677 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8 Clarkson Ave Potsdam, New York, 13699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 3152686400 |