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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

LocationPotsdam, NY · Remote town
TypePrivate
Undergraduates2,196
Acceptance rate77%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)1190–1370 · 58% submit
ACT (middle 50%)25–30
Testing policyRequired
Graduation rate74%
First-year retention83%
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Cost of attendance$79,022
Application fee$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Most popular majors: Engineering, Engineering tech, Biology, Business, Computer science.

Clarkson University campus map

Campus map of Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, showing Cheel Campus Center and Arena, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops
Map of Clarkson University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Walker Center, Cheel Campus Center and Arena.

Around campus

  • Places to eat: Eben's Hearth, KFC, Dunkin', Thai Cuisine
  • Coffee: Jernabi Coffee, Park Bros Coffee
  • Nightlife: Cantina
  • Shops: MVP Sports
  • Museums and culture: Potsdam Public Library, Snell Music Theater
  • Groceries: Kinney Drugs
  • Parks: Toilets Art Memorial, Anderson Park, Riverside Park, Bayside Cemetery, Pine Street Arena

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