For the 2022-23 academic year, Clarkson University raised its tuition by 3.5%, as detailed in the most recent financial report from the institution, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit Clarkson University paid $56,258 this year, marking an increase of $1,888 from the $54,370 tuition charged during the 2021-22 school year.
Approximately 65% of Clarkson University’s undergraduate students are residents of New York. Students from other U.S. states make up about 31%, while international students represent 4% of the undergraduate population.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Clarkson University in the 2022-23 school year received some form of financial aid. A total of 596 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $25.7 million, while 419 students obtained student loans exceeding $4.1 million.
Across the entire undergraduate body, 2,577 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $106.2 million. Additionally, 1,744 students secured federal student loans amounting to $11 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Clarkson University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 117 | 20% | $670,377 | $5,730 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 153 | 26% | $424,436 | $2,774 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 596 | 100% | $24.6 million | $41,260 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 596 | 100% | $25.7 million | $43,097 |
| Federal student loans | 416 | 70% | $2.2 million | $5,313 |
| Other student loans | 91 | 15% | $1.9 million | $20,934 |
| Student loan aid | 419 | 70% | $4.1 million | $9,822 |
| Total student aid | 596 | 100% | $29.8 million | $50,002 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
