Admission & test scores

Clarkson University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1200–1390 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 29. Clarkson University admits 77% of applicants — largely open. 85% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1200–1390middle half of admits

ACT midpoint29admitted students

Acceptance rate77%largely open

First-year retention85%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1200

Average

1304

75th percentile

1390

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1200 and a quarter above 1390. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,196.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland	1307	29	9%	—
Seattle University Seattle, Washington	1307	28	77%	$56,721
Ursinus College Collegeville, Pennsylvania	1310	30	92%	$61,210
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	1298	29	44%	$61,740
Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	1310	28	81%	$51,170
DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, Washington	1297	28	64%	$38,950

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Clarkson University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Clarkson University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1390 on the SAT, with an average of 1304. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Clarkson University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 29.

How hard is it to get into Clarkson University?

Clarkson University admits 77% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 85% return for a second year.

Does Clarkson University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.