Clarkson University CDS VERIFIED
New York (Mid-Atlantic) · 5,000 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $60,000/yr sticker
private Tier 5
Upstate NY engineering-focused private. Strong applied sciences and business.
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EngineeringComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysicsBusiness
Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
77.4%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.4–3.8
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1200–1390
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
25–32
middle 50% admitted ACT score
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Strong engineering pipeline to GE, Ingersoll Rand, and regional manufacturers upstate.
- Defense contractors (Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems) hire heavily from engineering programs.
- Management consulting mid-tier firms (Deloitte advisory, Grant Thornton) over McKinsey tier.
- Capital region finance jobs (Albany, Hartford) easier than NYC tier-1 investment banking.
- Tech recruiting skews toward startups and mid-market; weaker for FAANG compared to schools nearer Boston.
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