Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · Private nonprofit · 2,196 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,335 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $19,934 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $23,321 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $30,990 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,757 |
| All incomes (average) | $30,305 |
Sticker tuition: $59,398 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1304
- Median ACT
- 29
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $89,696
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,000
- International undergrads
- 144 (5.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Engineering54%
Business9%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Computer Science5%
Psychology5%
Environmental Studies2%
Mathematics & Statistics2%
Physics & Chemistry2%
Social Sciences1%
Health & Nursing1%
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