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Clarkson University is situated in Potsdam, New York, United States. It was founded in the year 1896 as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology. It became a university in 1984. The university's two distinct campuses are the ‘downtown campus' and the ‘hill campus.' Clarkson University is divided into three degree-granting schools, which are:
The university fields a wide range of men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Golden Knights. The male students compete in sports such as basketball, cross country, alpine ski, hockey, golf, baseball, Nordic ski, lacrosse, swimming and soccer. The female students participate in sports such as volleyball, alpine ski, hockey, cross country, basketball, Nordic ski, lacrosse, swimming, and soccer.
Students attend Clarkson in Potsdam, NY, 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 and engineering.
Clarkson is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 660.
Clarkson has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,949 students at Clarkson (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
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
http://www.clarkson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 337 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, various engineering courses, engineering science |
| Liberal Arts | 98 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, liberal arts and humanities, social services, humanities |
| Business and Management | 92 | business management, financial management, logistics, MIS, electronic commerce |
| Science | 73 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, physics, environmental toxicology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | computer engineering, computer science, information technology |
| Office and Administration | 46 | office data entry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarkson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 609 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 29 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Clarkson had a total enrollment of 2,949 students (2,906 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 72% |
| Women | 28% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 68% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maine | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Clarkson offers campus housing for 2,120 of its 2,906 (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 | 3,204 | 2,522 | 79% | 735 | 29% |
| Men | 2,183 | 1,765 | 81% | 531 | 30% |
| Women | 1,021 | 757 | 74% | 204 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,010 |
| Room and board | $ 10,612 |
| Room charge | $ 5,586 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,078 |
Financial Aid:
Clarkson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269900)
Clarkson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 93 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 37 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $101,884 | 5 | $101,011 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $89,544 | 10 | $83,625 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $76,931 | 17 | $66,386 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $51,971 | 6 | $56,631 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $39,780 | 9 | $44,015 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $88,110 | 47 | $68,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 19 | 37 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 19 | 37 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
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
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied 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
Environmental Toxicology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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