Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,670. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,104 |
| Housing & meals | $7,864 |
| Books & supplies | $814 |
| Personal & travel | $2,676 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,788 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,670 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Clarkson College net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
Clarkson College has the 9th-lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
| 6 | College of Saint Mary | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $17,747 | 67% | $56,887 |
| 8 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 |
| 9 | Clarkson College | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 |
| 10 | York University | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 |
| 11 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 |
| 12 | Union Adventist University | $23,716 | 52% | $55,045 |
| 13 | Concordia University-Nebraska | $23,965 | 65% | $52,415 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why Clarkson College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson College | 78% | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 | This school |
| Hastings College | 72% | $24,452 | 49% | $51,303 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 | |
| Midland University | 66% | $26,267 | 42% | $52,163 | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Clarkson College would cost you $5,211 less per year than Hastings College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Clarkson College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$21,666).
- Hastings College gives aided families $21,541 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | Clarkson College | Hastings College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,104 | $37,770 | −$21,666 |
| Books & supplies | $814 | $110 | +$704 |
| Housing & meals | $7,864 | $11,690 | −$3,826 |
| Personal & travel | $2,676 | $4,310 | −$1,634 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,788 | −$2,458 | −$330 |
| Sticker price | $24,670 | $51,422 | −$26,752 |
| Average grants | −$5,429 | −$26,970 | +$21,541 |
| You pay | $19,241 | $24,452 | −$5,211 |
“+” means Clarkson College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Clarkson College cost questions
How much is tuition at Clarkson College?
Tuition and fees are $16,104 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Clarkson College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,670 a year.
What do families actually pay at Clarkson College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,241 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay —; $48–75k pay $17,312; $110k+ pay $20,262.
How much debt do Clarkson College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 1.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Clarkson College overview