Clarkson University – $2000 to $20000 scholarship per year

Clarkson University is New York State’s highest ranked small research institution. Located in the northern Adirondacks in the college town of Potsdam, Clarkson stands out among America’s private, nationally ranked research institutions because of its dynamic collaborative learning environment, innovative degree and research programs, and unmatched track record for producing leaders and innovators.

Cost of Attendance
The cost for the Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 school year is $44,800 USD. This cost includes tuition ($30,320), housing ($5,586), meals ($5,026), fees ($690), books and supplies ($1,100 estimated), and personal and travel expenses ($2,078 estimated). Students will need to show support for the total cost of attendance less any international scholarship awarded or loan secured. Applicants who cannot show the required amount of support will be disqualified. Clarkson’s cost of attendance increases incrementally each year.

International Scholarships
All accepted international students will be considered for a partial international scholarship at Clarkson. There is no separate application to complete to be considered for an international scholarship. These scholarships range from $2,000 to $20,000 per academic year. The amount awarded is based on the student’s academic record. For first-year students this includes: secondary school GPA, rigor of the curriculum, SAT and TOEFL scores, and letters of recommendation. For transfer students, university GPA, rigor of curriculum, TOEFL score, and letters of recommendation are considered. The average international scholarship is currently about $8,000 per year. International scholarships do not increase after the first year. Students must maintain good academic standing (2.0 or better) in order to maintain their international scholarship.

Additional Info
SAT: Required
TOEFL: Required

Clarkson University
PO Box 5610
Potsdam, NY 13699-5610
Phone: 315-268-2125
Fax: 315-268-7647