Clarkson College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Clarkson College is a private research university in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling about 622 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.18% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,876 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,104
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,241 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 622 30.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 33.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 82.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,062
- Applicants (IPEDS): 56
- Room & Board: $12,050 annual estimate
Clarkson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Clarkson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Clarkson College?
Clarkson College is located in Omaha, NE (ZIP 68131-2739).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Clarkson College public or private?
Clarkson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Clarkson College cost?
Published tuition: $16,104.
Average net price after aid: $19,241.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,222 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,312 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,003 |
| $110,001+ | $20,262 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,416.
How hard is it to get into Clarkson College?
Admission rate: 78.18%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Clarkson College?
Total enrollment: 622 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,062 students.
Graduate enrollment: 478 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Clarkson College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.67%.
First-year retention: 60.9%.
What do graduates of Clarkson College earn?
Median earnings: $62,339 six years after entry; $64,876 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,716.
40.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Clarkson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (147 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (124 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (115 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (30 completions)
- Education, Other (22 completions)
- 05.1381 (21 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (19 completions)
- Nursing Education (14 completions)
- Nurse Anesthetist (14 completions)
- Nursing Administration (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Clarkson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.18%; completion rate 46.67%; median earnings $64,876 at 10 years; net price $19,241. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,104
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clarkson College was $16,104.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,241
2024 Value
In 2024 Clarkson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,241.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,241 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$64,416 4-Year Tuition
$12,050 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,840 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,994 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Clarkson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
81.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Clarkson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Clarkson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,880 | $12,880 | $17,882 |
| 2014 | $13,352 | $13,352 | $20,554 |
| 2015 | $13,904 | $13,904 | $18,535 |
| 2016 | $15,780 | $15,780 | $20,825 |
| 2017 | $16,290 | $16,290 | $22,913 |
| 2018 | $13,392 | $13,392 | $24,964 |
| 2019 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $20,123 |
| 2020 | $14,496 | $14,496 | $18,147 |
| 2021 | $14,880 | $14,880 | $16,564 |
| 2022 | $14,880 | $14,880 | $16,691 |
| 2023 | $15,168 | $15,168 | $15,928 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.18% Acceptance Rate
56 Total Applicants
36 Students Admitted
36 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Clarkson College reported total enrollment of about 622 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (30.2%), and Two or More Races (11.9%). About 40.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Clarkson College in 2024 is 622 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,062 students. Graduate enrollment is about 478 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.36% 100% Completion Time
46.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.36% of students graduating from Clarkson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 13% male / 87% female
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Clarkson College.
Return on Investment
$23,716 Median Student Debt
$64,876 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
742.94% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Clarkson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 147 completions
2. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 124 completions
3. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 115 completions
4. Physical Therapy Assistant: 30 completions
5. Education, Other: 22 completions
6. 05.1381: 21 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 19 completions
8. Nursing Education: 14 completions
9. Nurse Anesthetist: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Clarkson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Clarkson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clarkson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 82.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,775
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,465
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Clarkson College is a private non-profit institution located in Omaha, NE, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Enrollment is approximately 622 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (30.2%), Two or More Races (11.9%). The admission rate is 78.18%. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.67%. Approximately 40.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Omaha, NE 68131-2739
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Clarkson College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clarkson College located?
Clarkson College is located in Omaha, NE.
What is Clarkson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Clarkson College is 78.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 56 applicants and 36 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Clarkson College cost?
Reported tuition is $16,104 and average net price is $19,241 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,050 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Clarkson College?
Clarkson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,062 students, White (46.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (30.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Clarkson College?
About 33.3% of students at Clarkson College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Clarkson College earn?
Median earnings are $62,339 six years after entry and $64,876 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Clarkson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Clarkson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,716.
Is Clarkson College public or private?
Clarkson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, NE.
Is Clarkson College an HBCU?
No. Clarkson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Clarkson College a tribal college?
No. Clarkson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Clarkson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Clarkson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Omaha, Nebraska city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.