Clarkson University
- Private
- Research university
Clarkson University: international tuition 59,398 USD per year, one-year total cost 79,022 USD, acceptance rate 77.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115.
Yes: an international first-year applicant is considered automatically for the merit-based International Scholarship, stated as up to $40,000. No: Clarkson explicitly says it does not offer need-based financial aid to international undergraduate students.
Getting in. The school admits 77.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–690, Math 610–700, ACT 25–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 79,022 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/12. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Clarkson University?
International tuition is 59,398 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 79,022 USD.
Does Clarkson University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Yes: an international first-year applicant is considered automatically for the merit-based International Scholarship, stated as up to $40,000. No: Clarkson explicitly says it does not offer need-based financial aid to international undergraduate students.
What English scores does Clarkson University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Clarkson University?
The acceptance rate is 77.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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- Clarkson University2026Campus tour
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Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says international students are considered for the International Scholarship, but it does not explicitly say this occurs automatically with admission and requires no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether ability to pay is considered in international admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not require a CSS Profile or international aid form; the university also states it offers no need-based aid to international undergraduates.
Scholarships at this school
Honors Program ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.1M
International students may apply to the Honors Program; admitted program students receive $2,000 per year.
Deadline: The priority deadline for Honors is February 1.
International ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page40,000 USD≈ ₫1.04B
International students are considered for this scholarship, and awards are based on the academic record.
- Renewable in later years
Solinsky Engineers ProgramMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
The program page states that applications from international students are accepted; applicants must meet the engineering-major and GPA criteria.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Applications for International, Transfer and Clarkson School students are accepted on a rolling basis until May 1.
Presidential FellowshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
The international page lists this Fellowship but does not explicitly confirm international-student eligibility.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 1
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTiSAT/ACT is optional, though international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiProof of financial support is needed to receive the Form I-20 for the student visa.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- First-year Early Decision application deadline (ED)Applicationabout47days
- Merit scholarship deadline for Early Decision applicants (ED)Scholarship+47 days
- First-year Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
- Deadline to be eligible for merit scholarshipsScholarship+92 days
- Deadline for application and scholarship submissions for merit scholarships (RD)Scholarship+92 days
Credit for exams
An AP score of 4 or higher may earn credit for courses that fit the curriculum; exam-based credit is capped at a combined 30 hours.
Scores that count12345IB Higher Level scores of 5–7 can earn credit or advanced standing, decided course by course.
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AP credit by subject
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data