Clarkson University: Where Curious Minds Build Bold Futures

If you're exploring your next step or already part of the Clarkson community, one thing is clear — YOU belong here. Welcome to Clarkson!

Curious minds thrive here. If you love solving problems, asking ‘why?’ and pushing boundaries, Clarkson is your place.

At Clarkson, curiosity is more than encouraged — it’s the foundation of everything. Here, learning goes beyond textbooks. It’s about tackling real-world challenges with a hands-on approach. Design it. Build it. Break it. Every problem is an opportunity to discover, innovate and improve.

STEM that Works

From engineering and environmental science to robotics and business analytics — at Clarkson, STEM slays. This is where ideas are tested, refined and transformed into groundbreaking solutions. At Clarkson, the focus goes beyond what works — we find the ‘why.’ Why? To drive innovation and deeper understanding, of course!

Clarkson Ignite director Ashley Sweeney poses with three students, including one who is holding up a large fake check for winning an award during the Ignite Project Expo

The Perfect Balance

With a small school, big connections approach, Clarkson offers a personalized education with access to global opportunities. Whether you’re starting your journey or already making connections, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge tech, a 48,000-strong alumni network, and top-tier faculty who know you by name.

A Location That Inspires

High peaks, big perks — Clarkson gives you the best of both worlds. Nestled near the Adirondacks, our location fuels both adventure and innovation. Test sustainable energy solutions in the wilderness, launch your entrepreneurial venture or hit the slopes with friends. Clarkson students are always close to everything and far from ordinary.

A Clarkson female student lays on a weight bench and lifts a bar with weights on it while another female student observes.

Built on Grit, Defined by Success

Clarkson is all grit, no quit. Hard work isn’t optional; it’s a mindset — and perseverance fuels progress. In the classroom, lab, or on the field (or ice, court or trail), success comes to those who push forward. The “grit, grind, finish line” mentality defines a Golden Knight.

A Clarkson staff member (second from right) sits on a couch and chats with three Clarkson students who have their laptops on their laps.

We CU Here

For those who never stop questioning, learning, and pushing boundaries, Clarkson is where it happens. The curious find us. And we CU here.

Students stand at a table and make houses out of sticks and marshmallows as part of a Clarkson Ignite event in the Educational Resources Center.

Invest in the Future, See the Return

A Clarkson education delivers more than a degree — it delivers results. With strong career placement (97% within six months of graduation) and high earning potential (starting salaries for 2024 grads were upwards of $100k!), Clarkson graduates see a return on investment that leads the nation. Simply put, we launch leaders.

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