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Students attend Clarkson in Potsdam, New York, a self-contained town. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Clarkson degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, engineering, office and administration, and computer science and engineering.
Clarkson is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Clarkson is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,045 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Clarkson are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Clarkson has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Clarkson offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New York State Women's Coll Athletic Association and Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699-5557
General Phone: (315) 268-6400
Admissions Phone: (315) 268-6479
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 268-6479
http://www.clarkson.edu
Clarkson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 335 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, various engineering courses, engineering science |
| Business And Management | 141 | business management, business administration, electronic commerce, financial management, MIS, marketing, finance, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 106 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, humanities, history, political science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 74 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Science | 71 | biology, physics, chemistry, molecular biology, toxicology |
| Office And Administration | 39 | office data entry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarkson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 637 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 167 | 15 |
| Doctor's degree | 17 | 8 |
In 2005, Clarkson had a total enrollment of 3,045 students (3,013 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 73% |
| Women | 27% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 66% |
| Vermont | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Clarkson offers campus housing for 2,179 of its 3,013 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Potsdam, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,332 | 2,017 | 86% | 629 | 31% |
| Men | 1,696 | 1,503 | 89% | 457 | 30% |
| Women | 636 | 514 | 81% | 172 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (315) 268-6479
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,585 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,585 |
| Room and board | $ 9,345 |
| Room charge | $ 4,896 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,449 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,970 |
Financial Aid:
Clarkson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 268-6479
Clarkson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $91,413 | 4 | $82,539 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $77,607 | 8 | $70,482 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $63,454 | 12 | $61,907 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $49,015 | 5 | $53,782 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $77,669 | 29 | $65,717 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York State Women's Coll Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 15 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Toxicology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clarkson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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