Clarkson University

Clarkson University has been ranked #182 in USA and #744 in world by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. THE has ranked university #1001 in 2026. US News has also ranked university #143. Other than this, QS World University Ranking has ranked university #951 in 2026, whereas 2025 ranking was #751, indicating declining trend.

Clarkson University is ranked #198 in USA by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. The university is ranked among top national universities by U.S News & World Report. Time magazine has included the university among 10 Great Colleges for Business Majors. Apart from this, it has been ranked among the Top 25 STEM Colleges in America by Forbes and Top 10 Engineering Colleges in the U.S. by USA Today. 

Yes Thomas Zacharia and Rajkumar Chellaraj are 2 Indian notable alumni of Clarkson University. 

• Thomas Zacharia, Indian-American computer scientist who finished his PhD from CU in 1987. 

• Rajkumar Chellaraj, Indian-American chief financial officer at Stanford Business School. Also former Assistant Secretary of State for Administration under US State Department from 2006 - 2009.

Clarkson University accepts the following English proficiency scores when submitting applications:

Clarkson also provides English testing waivers if students meet the following requirements:

• SAT score of 550 or higher or ACT score of 43

• Excellent scores on the English section of an international examination like GCE, IGCSE, IB, etc. 

• Students who have studied high school for two or more years in the United States

Clarkson University cost is usually considered expensive. Tuition fee for undergraduate programs is around INR 49.78 L and INR 12.8 L - 42.18 L for postgraduate programs. The cost of living is around USD 23,716, around INR 20 L. Total costs tend to increase every year.

Clarkson University is ranked in Top 10 Best Master's Degrees in New York, University HQ. University offers MS, MBA and MEM courses. MS courses costs range between INR 18 L - 44 L, whereas MBA courses cost range between INR 25 L - 34 L. MEM course costs INR 30 L. These specializations are ranked by some of the most reputed ranking bodies which are as follows:

MS Rankings:

MBA Rankings:

No, Clarkson University does not require any GRE or GMAT scores. Only English language proficiency scores along with other documents are to be submitted.

Clarkson University is ranked among top 200 universities in USA. University offers various majors to Indian students. These include IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Science, etc. Some specializations are mentioned below-

Yes! Clarkson University's Indian student community hosts vibrant cultural events throughout the year which are open to everyone. Some of the main celebrations include Diwali, Festival of Lights and Holi, Festival of Colours.

Clarkson provides a multi-layered support system, peer mentors, buddy matches, Global Ambassadors ensuring incoming international students embark on their campus journey confidently and connectedly.