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Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    73%
  • Majors Available
    52
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Retention Rate
    86%

AP Credit Policy

All advanced placement credit is assigned by Student Administrative Services according to policy set by the University's academic units. Advanced placement should be determined before the student's first registration on campus, but must be finalized before the student's second registration on campus. Advanced placement credit based on tests or examinations (including AP, CLEP, IB, and Clarkson advanced placement and proficiency examinations) will be limited to a combined total of 30 hours.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

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Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad

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