Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Clarkson University is a private university located in Potsdam, NY, serving approximately 2,449 students. It has an acceptance rate of 77%.
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Tuition
$57,950
Acceptance
77.16%
Students
3,539
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$57,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,950
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,792
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
77.16%
SAT range
1198 - 1390
ACT range
26 - 31
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,539
Undergrads
2,449
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
37
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
6
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.41
Property Rate / 1,000
1.22
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Potsdam
Violent Rate / 100k
247
Property Rate / 100k
675
Location
Institution does not report this
Potsdam, NY 13699
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