Clarkson University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,100

3.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$31,413

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.904%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.6%

7,011 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,953

86.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75.6%

598 Graduates

About

Clarkson University is a higher education institution located in St. Lawrence County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clarkson University were Mechanical Engineering (160 degrees awarded), Engineering & Industrial Management (77 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (56 degrees).

In 2021, 1,225 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clarkson University. 38.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (890 degrees), 14.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clarkson University is $53,100, which is $24,108 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clarkson University is $53,100, which is $24,108 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,413.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Clarkson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,100

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clarkson University was $53,100. The cost of tuition at Clarkson University is $24,108 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clarkson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,413

2021 Value

3.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clarkson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,413. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clarkson University grew by 3.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clarkson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,909

Room and Board

$1,446

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clarkson University was of $15,909 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,446. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clarkson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Clarkson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clarkson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.904%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clarkson University was 0.904%, which represents 9 out of the 996 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clarkson University received 7,011 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,011 applicants, 5,229 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,953 students enrolled at Clarkson University in 2021. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clarkson University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,229

Accepted Out of 7,011

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clarkson University was 74.6% (5,229 admissions from 7,011 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.1%, while admissions grew by 8.17%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clarkson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

51%

Submission Percentage (2021)

375

Scores Submitted (2021)

51% of enrolled first-time students at Clarkson University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Clarkson University had a total enrollment of 3,953 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clarkson University is 3,436 students and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Clarkson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clarkson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.6% White, 5.94% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Asian, 3.42% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Clarkson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.4%), followed by White Female (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.1%), followed by White Female (25.8%) and Asian Female (3.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clarkson University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,953 students. The full-time enrollment at Clarkson University is 3,436 and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Clarkson University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clarkson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clarkson University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Clarkson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clarkson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,871 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
235 enrolled students
Asian
178 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clarkson University is 72.6% White, 5.94% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Asian, 3.42% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (1.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 273 fewer women than men received degrees from Clarkson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clarkson University is white (890 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clarkson University is Mechanical Engineering (160 degrees awarded), followed by Engineering & Industrial Management (77 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (56 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clarkson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (511 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (166 degrees), and Physical Sciences (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson University are Software developers (520,427 people), Other managers (482,832 people), Physicians (478,289 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (379,429 people), and Postsecondary teachers (306,093 people).

The most specialized majors at Clarkson University in 2021 are Engineering (511 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (166 degrees), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), Biology (55 degrees), and Math & Statistics (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson University are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Clarkson University are Engineering (511 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (166 degrees), Physical Sciences (22 degrees), Biology (55 degrees), and Math & Statistics (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson University are Computer Systems Design (603,369 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (594,957 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (578,974 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (487,987 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (355,833 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clarkson University.

Most Common (2021)

Mechanical Engineering
160 degree-majors awarded
Engineering & Industrial Management
77 degree-majors awarded
General Civil Engineering
56 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clarkson University was Mechanical Engineering with 160 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Clarkson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

749

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

476

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 749 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson University, which is 1.57 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (476).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clarkson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.11 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson University in Engineering & Industrial Management, which is 0.339 times less than the 124 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Clarkson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clarkson University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.17% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
890 degrees awarded
Asian
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clarkson University is white (890 degrees awarded). There were 14.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (63 degrees).

3.67% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
569 degrees awarded
White Female
321 degrees awarded
Asian Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clarkson University is white male (569 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (321 degrees).

Operations

Clarkson University has an endowment valued at nearly $241M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 50.3M (20.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Clarkson University had a total salary expenditure of 134M. Clarkson University employs 112 Assistant professors, 64 Associate professors and 62 Professors. Most academics at Clarkson University are Male Assistant professor (58), Female Assistant professor (54), and Male Professor (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarkson University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, and Management with 67 employees.

Endowment

$241M

2021 Endowment

21.9%

growth from 2020

Clarkson University has an endowment valued at about $241M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clarkson University grew 21.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $147M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clarkson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$66.6M

2021 Salaries

3.43%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Clarkson University paid a median of $66.6M in salaries, which represents 49.9% of their overall expenditure ($134M) and a 3.43% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.3M

Instructional Salaries

256

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clarkson University paid a total of $26.3M to 256 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

91 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clarkson University were Assistant professor with 112 employees, Associate professor with 64 employees, and Professor with 62 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarkson University were Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, and Management with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clarkson University was Male Assistant professor with 58 employees, Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, and Male Professor with 49 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clarkson University.