School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Clarkson University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

Potsdam, NY 13699-5557
Main Phone: (315) 268-6400
Web Site: www.clarkson.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,949 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 493 male students and 189 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 72.3% of the student body, while females made up 27.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (69)%, Hispanic (71)%, Asian (57)%, and Native American (9)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 660 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Rehabilitation Training

• Government And Political Science
• Social Sciences

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Other Biology

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Chemistry
• Physics

• General Psychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Clarkson University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• New York State Women's College Athletic Association (for basketball).
• Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (for baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.