Tuition & net price

How much does Clarkson University cost?

Published tuition is $59,398, with a full cost of attendance of $79,022 a year. After aid, families pay between $19,934 and $35,757 depending on income.

Tuition$59,398before aid
Cost of attendance$79,022tuition + living
Lowest net price$19,934families under $30k
Highest net price$35,757families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $21,335 27%
$30,001–$48,000 $19,934 25%
$48,001–$75,000 $23,321 30%
$75,001–$110,000 $30,990 39%
Over $110,000 $35,757 45%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
22%
Take federal loans
62%
Typical repayment
$276/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 3 tied to Clarkson University.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in New York.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Rochester Institute of Technology $59,274 $59,274 $74,626 $24,680
Hofstra University $57,660 $57,660 $70,624 $28,219
Pratt Institute $61,845 $61,845 $80,049 $38,545
New York University $62,796 $62,796 $84,374 $16,977
Hartwick College $54,962 $54,962 $68,614 $22,584
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute $64,081 $64,081 $82,404 $24,078

Clarkson University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Clarkson University?
Published tuition is $59,398 a year before aid.
What does Clarkson University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $21,335 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $35,757.
What is the total cost of attendance at Clarkson University?
$79,022 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Clarkson University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $89,696 ten years after starting, against $26,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.