Can you get into Clarkson University?
Potsdam, NY · Private · 2,196 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
77.4%
SAT middle 50%
1200–1390
median 1280
ACT middle 50%
25–32
median 29
Testing
Optional
58% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
74%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does Clarkson University actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Clarkson University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $79,022. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Clarkson University by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$21,335
- $30k–$48k$19,934
- $48k–$75k$23,321
- $75k–$110k$30,990
- Over $110k$35,757
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about Clarkson University?
What’s Clarkson University’s acceptance rate?
Clarkson University admits 77.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Clarkson University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1390. A score above 1390 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1200, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Clarkson University test-optional?
Yes, Clarkson University is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Clarkson University look for in an application?
Clarkson University says it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, essay, recommendations most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Clarkson University actually cost?
The sticker price is $79,022. The average family pays $30,305 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $21,335 a year on average.
What Spike does with this
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