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Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, New York, United States, and was established in the year 1896. The university offers degrees and certificate programs in the fields of business, engineering, humanities, and sciences among others. Clarkson University has the following three degree-granting schools under it:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering
Clarkson University sponsors a large number of clubs and organizations. Students can be members of the Ski Club, Outing Club, Clarkson Theatre Company, and Clarkson Pep Band. Students run an on-campus radio station called the WTSC and also operate a TV station called the WCKN television. The athletic teams of Clarkson University are nicknamed the Golden Knights. The men's teams compete in sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, and soccer. The women's teams participate in basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball.
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Campus LocationPotsdam, NY 13699-5557
USA
Main Tel: (315) 268-6400
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Clarkson University HighlightsWhere Clarkson University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, science, and computer science and engineering.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 591 | 31 | | Master | 143 | 16 | | Doctorale | 29 | 10 |
Clarkson StudentsThe student enrollment at Clarkson was 2,949 in 2007 (2,923 full-time equivalent). About 72% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 28% of the class. Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 29,160 | | Room | $ 5,320 | | Board | $ 4,810 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 1,860 |
Financial Aid: Clarkson participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 105 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 53 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 27 |
Housing and MealsClarkson provides on-campus housing for 2,119 of its 2,923 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Clarkson Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 83% | | Women | 77% | | All | 81% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 510-610 | | Math | 560-660 | | Writing | 500-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (151 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (31 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) ENGINEERING (331 awarded) - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS (101 awarded) - History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA (12 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE (80 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Toxicology
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (37 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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