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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY·Private·~77% acceptance

Clarkson University is a private university in Potsdam, NY. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $30,305 per year. About 74% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $89,696 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$30,305/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $79,022
Aid cuts ~$48,717/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Dec 1
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1390
ACT (middle 50%)25–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
74%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$76,970
median earnings, 6yr
$89,696
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Clarkson University's acceptance rate?
Clarkson University admits about 77% of applicants.
How much does Clarkson University cost?
At Clarkson University, the average net price after aid is about $30,305 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $79,022 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Clarkson University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1390 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT.
What are Clarkson University's application deadlines?
Clarkson University's deadlines are Early Decision around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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