by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Clarkson University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Clarkson University ran $59,398 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,340; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,058 |
| Fees | $1,340 |
| Total | $59,398 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Clarkson University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Clarkson University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Clarkson University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Clarkson University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Clarkson University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $53,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $54,960 |
| One Year Ago | $56,642 |
| Most Recent Year | $58,058 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Clarkson has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $60,882 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.99%, so a year from now students could pay around $61,175.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $61,175 |
| In 2 Years | $63,005 |
| In 3 Years | $64,890 |
| In 4 Years | $66,832 |
| In 5 Years | $68,832 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $255,902.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Clarkson University, go to the Clarkson University Financial Aid page.
