Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.70
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Clarkson University is a private research university founded in 1896 in Potsdam, New York, with additional graduate programs and research facilities in the New York Capital District. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, and is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity. Its Golden Knights athletic teams compete in 20 varsity sports, including Division I men's and women's ice…
- Rankings
#143 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #143 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #151 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #278 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #283 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #767 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026).
- Tuition — In-State
$57,950▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $79,022
Room & Board: $17,016
Books & Supplies: $1,560
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $43,097
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$57,950▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $79,022
Room & Board: $17,016
Books & Supplies: $1,560
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $43,097
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.45 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1198–1390▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1198–1390
SAT ERW: 593–690
SAT Math: 605–700
ACT Composite: 26–31
- Admit Rate
- 77%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.70
- Total Enrollment
- 3,603
- Undergrad
- 2,513
- Graduate
- 1,090
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Graduation Rate
- 74%
- Official Portal
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8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, New York, 13699
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