More selective than 39% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
49% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Clarkson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Clarkson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Clarkson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 690 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Clarkson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 590–690 | 610–700 | 25–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 593–690 | 605–700 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Clarkson University compared with other New York colleges?
Clarkson University has the 86th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Pace University | 76% | 60% | $30,892 |
| 83 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 77% | 51% | $26,683 |
| 84 | Elmira College | 77% | 65% | $22,386 |
| 85 | Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 77% | 22% | $10,755 |
| 86 | Clarkson University | 77% | 75% | $30,305 |
| 87 | SUNY College at Potsdam | 78% | 45% | $13,624 |
| 88 | SUNY at Fredonia | 78% | 50% | $15,897 |
| 89 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 78% | 59% | $17,156 |
| 90 | Manhattan University | 79% | 64% | $27,256 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Clarkson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Clarkson University admissions questions
What is the Clarkson University acceptance rate?
Clarkson University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,669 of 7,347 applicants were admitted.
Does Clarkson University require the SAT or ACT?
Clarkson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 49% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Clarkson University?
The middle 50% of Clarkson University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1390 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Clarkson University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (608 of 5,669).
Is Clarkson University getting harder to get into?
Clarkson University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Clarkson University overview