- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $13,814 a year (2022–23)
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Clarkson College reported an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Clarkson College reviews each application.
Clarkson College GPA requirements
Clarkson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Clarkson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Clarkson College acceptance rate
Clarkson College admitted 43 of 55 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clarkson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Omaha, Nebraska, with 643 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Clarkson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Clarkson College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Clarkson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,814 a year at Clarkson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Clarkson College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Clarkson College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Clarkson College?
A lot: Clarkson College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Clarkson College?
No. Clarkson College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Clarkson College?
Clarkson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Clarkson College's acceptance rate?
Clarkson College's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 43 of 55 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Clarkson College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Clarkson College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Clarkson College?
Yes. Clarkson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Clarkson College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,814 a year at Clarkson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Clarkson College ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Clarkson College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Clarkson College if a parent went there?
No. Clarkson College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Clarkson College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Clarkson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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