Clarkson University
Founded in 1896, the Clarkson University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Potsdam (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has branch campuses in Schenectady, Beacon and New York City. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Clarkson University (Clarkson) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Clarkson University (Clarkson) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 127-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Clarkson also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.