# Clarkson University: SAT Scores & Admissions Data | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/clarkson-university --- ## Clarkson University SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Potsdam, NY · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 1200–1390 · Range midpoint ~1300 Acceptance rate: 77% Enrollment: 2,196 ACT middle 50%: 25–32 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Clarkson University compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #71 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #9 of 26 in NY. - Its 77% acceptance rate is more selective than 31% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (650 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($89,696) are $26,630 above the $63,066 median across that pool. National SAT rank: #71 of 197 SAT rank in NY: #9 of 26 More selective than: 31% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: +$26,630 ### What the numbers say about Clarkson University - The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1200 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 77% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 75% completion rate and $89,696 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1300 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1300) [Plan for a 1450](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1450-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.clarkson.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $59,398 Tuition (out-of-state): $59,398 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $89,696 4-year completion rate (150% time): 75% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **1200** and **1390**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1430 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1300 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **1200 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1390 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 1200–1380 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 1200 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to Clarkson University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Champlain College](https://1600.now/college/champlain-college) | Burlington, VT | 1220–1380 | 83% | | [University at Buffalo](https://1600.now/college/university-at-buffalo) | Buffalo, NY | 1210–1380 | 74% | | [University of Arizona](https://1600.now/college/university-of-arizona) | Tucson, AZ | 1150–1420 | 86% | | [University of North Carolina Wilmington](https://1600.now/college/university-of-north-carolina-wilmington) | Wilmington, NC | 1230–1340 | 64% | | [Ithaca College](https://1600.now/college/ithaca-college) | Ithaca, NY | 1230–1390 | 69% | | [The University of Texas at Dallas](https://1600.now/college/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas) | Richardson, TX | 1160–1410 | 65% | ### Questions about Clarkson University #### What SAT score do I need for Clarkson University? Clarkson University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1200–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is Clarkson University's acceptance rate? Clarkson University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 77%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Clarkson University? Historical published tuition is approximately $59,398 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is Clarkson University test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Clarkson University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.clarkson.edu](https://www.clarkson.edu/)