Clarkson University, founded in 1896, is a private university. Its small, friendly environment attracts serious students interested in a high quality education in a pastoral setting. The emphasis on team projects is attractive to students who want to learn in a cooperative atmosphere. Many students are involved in multidisciplinary projects that give them exposure to real world problems. This, along with the school''s extensive coop program, provides students with excellent experience for the world of work after graduation. Its 640-acre campus is located in Potsdam in northern New York.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,296
Undergraduates
1,603
Men - 69.8%
694
Women - 30.2%
1,051
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
77% of 6,661 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
650 average
605-700 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
630 average
593-690 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
26-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$83,966
Tuition and Fees
$61,148
Room and Board
$18,762
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$55,072
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$27,000
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
197
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
15%
10-19
33%
20-29
24%
30-39
11%
40-49
5%
50-99
11%
Over 100
2%
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Potsdam Population
8,796
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
89% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III, National Christian College Athletic Association
Mascot
Golden Knight
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
14% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
2.2%
Black/African-American
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.7%
White
77.3%
Unknown
0.4%
International Students
4.2% from 37 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
65.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
81%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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