Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

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Acceptance Rate

77%

Enrollment

2,449

Graduation Rate

74%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$89,696

Retention Rate

85%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1198–1390

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)26–31

136

Test Policy: Test Flexible

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ACT

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$57,950

Out-of-State Tuition

$57,950

Avg Net Price

$31,955

Room & Board

$17,016

Total COA

$76,451

Median Debt

$26,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 20%

Federal Loan Rate: 65%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$74,966

Estimated Net Price$31,955 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

74%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$89,696

Retention Rate

85%

Median Debt

$26,000

Top Programs

Engineering

56.2%

Business & Marketing

10.8%

Biology

7.8%

Engineering Technology

6.6%

Computer Science

4.5%

Interdisciplinary Studies

2.9%

Psychology

2.7%

Natural Resources

2.1%

Communication

1.4%

Mathematics & Statistics

1.4%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Mechanical Engineering	175	$80,586
Civil Engineering	72	$76,578
Engineering-Related Fields	67	$77,869
Chemical Engineering	52	$87,851
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	40	$86,330
Business Administration, Management and Operations	36	$76,141
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering	34	$78,376
Biology, General	32	$63,850
Computer Science	28	$104,005
Accounting and Related Services	27	$81,660
Computer Engineering	22	$101,946
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	21	$69,695
Psychology, General	19	$60,438
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	18	$52,566
Communication and Media Studies	11	$41,482