Clarkson University

About the university

Founded in 1896, Clarkson University is a private non-profit institution in Potsdam, New York, with branch campuses in Schenectady, Beacon, and New York City. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Clarkson University enrolls 4,000-4,999 students and offers certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in various fields. The university has a moderately selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of 70-79%, welcoming international students. Clarkson provides academic and non-academic resources such as a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.