Clarkson University

New York

$54,347 - $75,741

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is $75,741, and for graduate students it is $54,347.

Clarkson University is a private institution founded in 1896. It has a rural campus spanning 640 acres and follows a semester-based academic calendar. With an undergraduate enrollment of around 2,852 students, Clarkson offers over 50 academic programs for undergraduates and various options for graduate studies. The university's size promotes leadership, networking, and problem-solving skills, while also allowing for interdisciplinary exploration. Students can join more than 60 campus organizations, including fraternities and sororities. Located in Potsdam, New York, Clarkson is a 90-minute drive from Ottawa and two hours from Montreal, providing easy access to urban centers. 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • Clarkson University has been ranked as the Carnegie classified R2 Reseach University.
  • Main campus in Potsdam, New York, and hubs for graduate school and research satellites at the Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, as well as in Saranac Lake (Trudeau Institute) and Beacon, New York. Graduate courses are also taught online.  
  • Undergraduate students receive scholarships that can range up to $40,000.
  • More than 95 programs in engineering, business, education, science, liberal arts and health professions. 
  • All accepted international students will be considered for a partial international scholarship at Clarkson. There is no separate application to complete to be considered for an international scholarship. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $30,000 per academic year. 

University Highlights

  • 640 wooded acres in Potsdam, New York, adjacent to the six-million-acre Adirondack Park.
  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Physical Therapy. 
  • Enrollment: 4,600+ undergraduates and graduate students from 42 states, 61 countries.  
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1  
  • Undergraduate Admission Profile: 47% in top 10% of high school graduating class. 
  • Study Abroad & Co-ops: 50+ study abroad partner universities in 29 countries; co-op opportunities.  
  • Athletics: Division I ice hockey (men’s and women’s); 18 Division III sports. 
  • Extracurricular: 200+ clubs and professional societies. 
US News & World Report Rankings - Graduate 
  • #127 in National Universities   
  • #54 in Best Value Schools 
  • #190 in Business Programs  
  • #36 in Entrepreneurship 
  • #24 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics   
  • #194 in Computer Science  
  • #83 in Best Colleges for Veterans   
  • #250 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • Collaboration Hubs to ideate and start new ventures 
  • Fraternities: Seven national; one local 
  • Sororities: Four national 
  • Living Alumni: 46,000+ 
US News & World Report Rankings - Undergraduate 
  • #120 in Best Business Schools  
  • #168 in Best Engineering Schools  
  • #90 in Chemical Engineering  
  • #90 in Civil Engineering  
  • #137 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering  
  • #47 in Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering  
  • #102 in Materials Engineering  
  • #97 in Mechanical Engineering  
  • #224 in Biological Sciences  
  • #150 in Chemistry  
  • #152 in Mathematics  
  • #157 in Occupational Therapy  
  • #137 in Physical Therapy  
  • #142 in Physician Assistant  
  • #167 in Physics  

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautical Engineering-STEM designated
  • Aerospace Engineering - STEM designated
  • Biology - STEM designated
  • Biomolecular Science- STEM designated
  • Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  • Business Studies
  • Chemical Engineering – STEM Designated
  • Chemistry - STEM designated
  • Civil Engineering – STEM Designated
  • Communication
  • Computer Engineering - STEM designated
  • Computer Science - STEM designated
  • Digital Arts & Sciences-STEM designated
  • Electrical Engineering- STEM Designated
  • Engineering & Management -STEM designated 
  • Environmental Engineering – STEM Designated
  • Environmental Health Science
  • Environmental Science & Policy-STEM designated
  • Financial Information & Analysis Global Supply Chain Management
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts
  • Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
  • Mathematics - STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering – STEM designated
  • Physics - STEM designated
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Documentation-STEM designated
  • Software Engineering - STEM designated

Graduate

  • Bioscience and Biotechnology, Interdisciplinary
  • Business Administration (Business Analytics), MBA – STEM designated
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Business of Energy-STEM designated
  • Chemical Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Chemistry-STEM designated
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management
  • Computer Science – STEM designated
  • Construction Engineering Management-STEM designated
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering, MS-STEM designated
  • Electrical Engineering MS for Working Professionals-STEM designated
  • Engineering Management (cohort-based) -STEM designated
  • Environmental Policy
  • Environmental Science and Engineering-STEM designated
  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Adolescent Education and ESOL
  • Master of Arts in Teaching World Language & ESOL
  • Masters in Basic Science-STEM designated
  • Mathematics – STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering MS for Working Professionals-STEM designated
  • MS Applied Data Science - STEM Designated
  • MS Bioethics
  • Occupational Therapy-STEM designated
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Power Engineering-STEM designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.clarkson.edu/academics

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5  
  • TOEFL: 80 
  • PTE: 56 
  • Duolingo: 115 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $50  
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5  
  • TOEFL: 80 
  • PTE: 56  
  • Duolingo: 115 
  • GRE/GMAT: optional for major program 
  • Application Fee: $50  
  • Fee Waiver: Available 

 

Intakes

Spring (January) and Fall (September).

Accreditation

Clarkson University's undergraduate aeronautical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and software engineering programs and undergraduate engineering and management program are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The undergraduate engineering and management program is also accredited by the AACSB. 

The David D. Reh School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).