Located in Potsdam, New York, the Clarkson University was established in 1896 to honor Thomas S. Clarkson who was a pioneering entrepreneur and humanitarian. With an enrollment of nearly 4,600, the institute is a coveted name in the US Education System that serves as a site of global diversity and ethnicity representing 42 states and 61 countries across the globe.

The institute offers a plethora of courses for international students at the ranging levels of undergraduate and graduate. The programs are provided across its 5 schools and includes more than 50 majors and minors to choose from.

Admissions at Clarkson University are provided on a rolling basis round the year. With an acceptance rate of nearly 56.9%, the institute is regarded as one of the moderately selective institutes. Thus, it ensures that every child is given equal opportunity and enrolls any candidate showcasing a decent overall profile, making it one of the favored choices to study in the USA.

Clarkson University Rankings

  • #127 in National Universities by US News and World Report Rankings
  • #49 in Best Value Schools by US News and World Report Rankings
  • #179 in Top Performers on Social Mobility by US News and World Report Rankings
  • #114 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by US News and World Report Rankings

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Clarkson University Programs

The Clarkson University offers an array of programs which includes more than 91 programs in engineering, liberal arts, business, science, education, and health professions.

The degrees granted by the university are – Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Some of the graduate programs offered by the university are Basic Science, Bioethics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, etc.

The institute also provides student exchange programs for its students across its various schools in Europe and Australia. It also houses the Center for Advanced Materials Processing which contributes towards research programs of the university.

Clarkson University Campus

Clarkson University has three campuses with the main campus at Potsdam, New York. The Potsdam campus is spread over 640 wooded and waterfront acres and offers all undergraduate degree programs, many master's and PhD programs. The campus is home to research centers, athletic facilities and provides residences for nearly 4,000 students.

The other two campuses are - Schenectady and Beacon. Schenectady is the capital region campus of the university and offers various professional, graduate and K-12 outreach programs. Beacon campus is located on the banks of the Hudson River. The campus offers various graduate, water research and K-12 programs.

The university campus also offers some 200+ clubs and professional societies with 182 intramural teams.

Housing and Residential Facilities

  • The institute offers four-year residence facilities for the students through its various halls.
  • The University has 9 residence halls including “Quad” which has 4 residence halls.
  • Quad is a collection of four residence halls namely Cubley, Reynolds, Ross, Brooks. Each of these halls has four floors with 12 to 25 rooms per floor. Each room is shared by two students and has basic amenities like beds, desks, built-in dressers, window drapes and closets, etc.
  • Other residence halls are Price Hall, Woodstock Village, Hamlin-Powers, Moore House, Graham Hall, Riverside Apartments, Townhouse Apartments and Weston's Apartments.
  • All these halls have single and double occupancy rooms with basic facilities like beds, desks, chests, closets, Cable TV, parking, refrigerator, network access, etc.
  • The available options usually range between 4,004 USD to 4,633 USD.

Clarkson University Application Process

How to Apply?

Application Portal – Apply online at the official website., Application Fee –50 USD (Can apply for fee waiver)

Documents to be submitted

  • Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • SAT or ACT scores
  • TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent scores
  • Certification of Finances Form (PDF) and supporting bank statement
  • Copy of your current passport
  • Valid Visa

English Language Proficiency

Test Name Required Score
TOEFL iBT 80 above
TOEFL PBT 550 above
IELTS 6.5- above

Clarkson University Cost

An estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US is given as follows. Note that the expenses given are just an estimate and are subject to change.

Expenses Cost
Tuition and Fee 53,100 USD
Housing 10,094 USD
Meals 7,158 USD
Total 75.668 USD

Clarkson University Scholarships

The institute offers various forms of financial aid in the form of awards and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. All the international students accepted for an undergraduate program are considered for a partial international scholarship at the Clarkson University.

Students are not required to fill any separate application form for these scholarships. The amount of scholarship ranges from 5,000 to 30,000 USD per academic year and is awarded on the basis of academic records of the student.

The university does not offer need-based financial aid to international students. International graduate applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships on an individual basis.

Clarkson University Alumni Network

  • Jessica Pappis, co-founder and the Director of Operations and Sales of Veritas Prime; Rev. Dr. Russell C. Hall, United Methodist minister; David Neuner, NYS Professional Engineer are some notable Alumni of the Clarkson University.
  • These Alumni can participate in various events and reunions at the university.
  • They can use resources like Digital Yearbooks, Clarkson Bookstore, borrow Clarkson Banner, etc.

PayScale College Salary Report also places the university in top 3% Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential (all alumni).