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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,800
Total Undergrads
Including 24 Part-time
712
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
29% Women
71% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (without football)

New York State Women's Coll Ath Assoc

  • Basketball

Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $64,571)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $47,235)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 30 - - -
Basketball 12 11 - -
Golf 11 - - -
Ice Hockey 30 21 - -
Lacrosse 43 18 - -
Other Sports 20 10 - -
Skiing 12 6 - -
Soccer 29 22 - -
Swimming and Diving 22 11 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 26 14 - -
Volleyball - 12 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.9%
Hispanic 2.8%
Non-resident alien 10.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.1%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 77.0%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 7%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 21 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 1
Liquor Law Violation 1
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 4
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Ololade from Potsdam, NY
  • 2
  • “Why I rated the Dorm Life so Lowly is because the dorms aren't so great. You might be lucky to get assigned into a room with awesome floor mates, an…”

  • Dec-22-2012 » Read More
  • Cassie from Russell, NY
  • 4
  • “Sometimes quiet hours are not enforced as much as they should be, but overall, I had a very positive experience living in the dorms at Clarkson University.…”

  • May-14-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Ololade from Potsdam, NY
  • Dec-22-2012 I am a current student here

    The food options here are limited. Because Clarkson university is located in a small village, there aren't also a lot of places to go to eat. In the University, the menu is really short. They have Pasta, Burgers and Chicken, you know, grilled food options, then they have the healthy section with Salad and other healthy food choices. They also have subway and a little coffee shop in the Science building, and that is all. In the town, they have Sergis, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Mcdonalds, Dunkin Donuts, the Balgery (A really nice place), and some other places not mentioned. The Dining hall in Clarkson is a very comfortable place to eat though. It is also a really nice place to catch up with friends, or, to read a book. Clarkson is an ECO friendly place so don't be surprised if you see a lot of recycle bins around.

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  • 4
  • Adam from West Henrietta, NY
  • Oct-11-2012 I am a current student here

    The dining areas are welcoming and pretty standard with some outdoor options also. The campus has an all you care to eat dining hall as well as a few smaller made to order places including a subway. The food compared to the standard of campus food is very good and and has a huge variety and healthy options as well.

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  • 3
  • Nicole
  • Aug-02-2012 I am a current student here

    The food here is either hit or miss. At the Ross-Brooks dining hall, one night there will be a great selection of food and the next they have ran out of food and are serving leftovers. In the new student center, there is a great variety of stations you can choose from, and now that they have incorporated daily specials into their menu, it's definitely the best place to eat on campus.

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  • 4
  • Jinnah from Syracuse, NY
  • Jul-23-2012 I am a current student here

    The Student Center has great food for a low price. Ross-Brooks dining which is connected to the freshman dorms is good for the first month, but lacks variety. They do have a salad bar which is great for a healthy option and a variety of cereals. Empire offers alot of greasy food. Its good, but on occasion. Too much and you will meet the freshman fifteen in no time. There is a Subway and a couple other places to eat on campus to give everyone a great choice. There are even places off campus to grab a bite to eat for ones that have some extra cash or Knight card.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Phairyn from Canada
  • Jan-08-2013 I am a current student here

    There are both sororities and fraternities off campus, and they hold fun social gatherings all of the time.

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  • 0
  • Ololade from Potsdam, NY
  • Dec-22-2012 I am a current student here

    I am in no sorority so I really can't say much here, although, the members always seem to have a good time in what ever they do.

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  • 0
  • Nicole
  • Aug-02-2012 I am a current student here

    I'm not too familiar with Clarkson's Greek Life, but I can give a brief overview. Since both SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson are located in the same town, there are quite a few Greek houses as opposed to what just one small school would have. None are located on campus, but most of the houses are only located a short walk from Clarkson.

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  • 0
  • Jinnah from Syracuse, NY
  • Jul-23-2012 I am a current student here

    My knowledge is slim of this, but Greek life is big for some kids. There many different fraternities and sorties for many different reasons like for business, community service, or just partying. My two roommates are in a fraternity and it's kind of cool to know people in Greek houses. Some Greek house members can land you a job down the road. Greek life is great all-around.

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  • 0
  • Adam from Potsdam, NY
  • May-31-2012 I am a current student here

    There are many sororities and fraternities here, and we are pushing to build new houses for them on campus.

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  • 0
  • Emma from Schenectady, NY
  • May-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life on campus is near and dear to my heart. As a sister of Delta Zeta, one of 4 sororities on campus, I speak highly of Greek Life. I joined Greek life to meet people and be a part of something bigger than myself. Being a part of Greek Life has made me want to try my hardest at school and I look forward to all of the networking opportunities I will have for internships and for after graduation.

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