Clarkson University: cost & net price by income
Potsdam, New York
Here's what students actually pay to attend Clarkson University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,667 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $35,746. Published in-state tuition is $57,950. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$16,667/yr
- $30k–$48k$21,402/yr
- $48k–$75k$27,131/yr
- $75k–$110k$29,869/yr
- $110k+$35,746/yr
Clarkson University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $57,950
- Out-of-state tuition
- $57,950
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
B+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Clarkson University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Clarkson University is about $16,667 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Clarkson University?
- At Clarkson University, published in-state tuition is $57,950 and out-of-state tuition is $57,950 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Clarkson University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Clarkson University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)