First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: clarkson.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Clarkson University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 131, Calculus I* | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 131, Calculus I* | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BY 100, Biology Elective with Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CM 131, General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 141, Intro to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| English Lang and Composition | 4 | COMM 210, Theory of Rhetoric for Business…COMM 210, Theory of Rhetoric for Business, Science & Engineering 3 | |
| English Lit and Composition | 4 | LIT 101, Literature & Writing | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 (Algebra based)^ | 4 | SC 141, Introduction to Physics I | 4 credits |
Show all 11 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 131, Calculus I* | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 131, Calculus I* | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MA 131, Calculus I & MA 132, Calculus II* | 6 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BY 100, Biology Elective with Lab | 4 credits |
| Biology | 5 | BY 140/142, Biology I & BY 160/162, Biology II | 10 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CM 131, General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CM 131, General Chemistry I & CM 132, General Chemistry II | 8 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 141, Intro to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| English Lang and Composition | 4 | COMM 210, Theory of Rhetoric for Business…COMM 210, Theory of Rhetoric for Business, Science & Engineering 3 | |
| English Lit and Composition | 4 | LIT 101, Literature & Writing | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 (Algebra based)^ | 4 | SC 141, Introduction to Physics I | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 (Algebra based)^ | 4 | SC 142, Introduction to Physics II | 4 credits |
| Physics C, Elect and Mag | 4 | PH 132, Physics II | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 131, Physics I | 4 credits |
Source: clarkson.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 138 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 75 |
| Civil Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Computer Science | 31 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 29 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 28 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 22 |
| Psychology | 20 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Accounting and Finance | 15 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 13 |
| Computer Engineering | 13 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Business Analytics | 7 |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 |
| Health and Wellness | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Massena-Ogdensburg, NY
106,198 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Watertown International (ART)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20
Elevation
484 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
6°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
77.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$870 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- SUNY College at Potsdam1 mi
- St Lawrence University9 mi
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton10 mi
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science40 mi
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh75 mi
- Champlain College89 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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