Clarkson University
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1896
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
2,545
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
$154,496,761
Admissions
Address
Box 5605
Potsdam, NY 13699
Website
http://www.clarkson.edu
Admissions E-mail
admission@clarkson.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.5
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Brian T. Grant
Admissions office telephone:
(800) 527-6577
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
Other
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
December 1
Decision sent by:
December 30
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$50
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Tuition deposit:
$300 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
N/A
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
N/A |
| Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Science |
2 |
3 |
| Lab |
N/A |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
N/A |
| Social studies |
N/A |
N/A |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
16 |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 15
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Very important
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Very important
Character/personal qualities:
Very important
First generation:
Not considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Not considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Not considered
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Important
Level of applicant's interest:
Very important
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
84%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
95%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
84%
Total applicants:
2,428
Total acceptances:
2,047
Total freshman enrollment:
646
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
18%
Male applicants:
1,722
Male acceptances:
1,484
Male freshman enrollment:
470
Female applicants:
706
Female acceptances:
563
Female freshman enrollment:
176
Out-of-state freshmen:
29%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
16
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
9
Students enrolled from waiting list:
5
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
31%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
69%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
95%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
76%
Average high school GPA:
3.5
First-year students submitting GPA:
86%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
92%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
520 – 620
Math:
570 – 660
Combined:
1090 – 1280
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
4.0% |
13.0% |
| 600-699 |
28.0% |
49.0% |
| 500-599 |
49.0% |
30.0% |
| 400-499 |
17.0% |
8.0% |
| 300-399 |
2.0% |
N/A |
| 200-299 |
N/A |
N/A |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
30%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
22 – 28
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
11.0% |
13.0% |
19.0% |
| 24-29 |
53.0% |
32.0% |
60.0% |
| 18-23 |
35.0% |
48.0% |
20.0% |
| 12-17 |
1.0% |
7.0% |
1.0% |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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