Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 77.2% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1198–1390 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 26–31 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $31,955 |
| Grad rate | 74% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $89,696 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | flexible |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 2 — max 250 words each.
- The communities we belong to shape our values, our aspirations, and who we are as people. Share a story of the community that has impacted you the most and how it will influence what you will bring to the Clark community.
- At Clark, we are a force for change. We work together to improve the lives of others and the future of our planet. Share a story of how you’ve worked with others to make a positive impact.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).