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Interested in attending Clarkson University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Clarkson University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
1280
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Clarkson University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Clarkson University accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,635 people applied and 5,153 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2300 / 3063 (75%)
Men
2837 / 3572 (79%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Clarkson University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Clarkson University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Clarkson University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Clarkson University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Clarkson University?

1280
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

49%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
605
Math Mean
650
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
593
Verbal Mean
630
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1215
Composite Mean
1280
75th Percentile
1370
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