Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY • privateDIII | Liberty League
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,619 • Total: 4,041
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
8 Clarkson Ave
Potsdam, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,758 (67.1%) • Female: 861 (32.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 72 2.7%
Black/African American 84 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 184 7.0%
White 1,983 75.7%
Two or More Races 87 3.3%
International 173 6.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
77.2%
5,669 admitted from 7,347 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 593-690
Math: 605-700
Total: 1198-1390
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
26-31
Application Types Offered
ED I RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
ED I: 12/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
63.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$75,994
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $56,642
Room & Board
$1,560
Books & Supplies
$17,792
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $20,521
$30,001-48,000 $19,328
$48,001-75,000 $26,800
$75,001-110,000 $33,329
$110,001+ $36,429
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$33,192

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Liberty League
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Skiing Soccer Swimming
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Cross Country Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Skiing Soccer Softball Swimming Volleyball
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