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Clarkson University Tuition and Fees

Clarkson University, which is located in Potsdam, NY is a private university. Clarkson University occupies a total area of about 640 acres. Clarkson University was founded in the year 1896. The motto of the Clarkson University is A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed[a] and its official colors are green and gold. In addition to over 3,081 undergraduate students, CU also boasts of over 1,220 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 4,300. The school has a total

$48,194

Tuition

$68,112

Cost of Attendance

$31,376

Net Price

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Clarkson University Tuition and Fees

Clarkson University is a prominent educational institution known for offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a wide assortment of streams, providing quality training to students. The tuition fees charged at CU is quite moderate compared to the expense of education at most institutions. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $51,128, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing costs $15,340, books and supplies cost $1,446, while the other expenses add up to $2,314.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$49,444	$49,444
Book & Supplies	$1,446	$1,446
Room & Board cost	$14,908	$14,908
Other Expenses	$2,314	$2,314
Total Cost of Attendance	$68,112	$68,112

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Clarkson University come out to be around $51,128 per year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,446 toward books and supplies, $15,460 for room and boarding charges, and $2,314 toward other expenses in a year. Therefore, the estimated cost of attendance for one year at CU is around $70,348, as per the available information.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$31,376

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$20,280

$30,001 to $48,000

$24,090

$48,001 to $75,000

$26,763

$75,001 to $110,000

$30,472

$110,000+

$36,199

The net cost of attending Clarkson University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At CU, the average net price is estimated to be around $29,891. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $19,209, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $20,122. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $25,419 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $29,482 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $34,921 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$96,820

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

N/A

Example monthly payment

$1,005

Total interest paid

$23,754

Sum of Loan Payments

$120,574

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Clarkson University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $96,820 for example. This will result in a $12,057 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a NA repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $120,574 which is $23,754 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$49,444	$49,444
Room & Board Cost	$14,908	$14,908
Total Tuition & Fees	$64,352	$68,112

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Clarkson University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $51,128 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $15,460 towards room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at CU adds up to $70,348.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$33,312	$33,312
Fees	$900	$900

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at CU, the amount stands at $34,212 per year. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $33,312 and the graduation fees of $900 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,388
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,606

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend CU. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $570 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $393. At present, Clarkson University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 48 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$14,908	$10,716
Other Expense	$2,314	$2,632
Book & Supplies	$1,446	$1,446

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Clarkson University, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $17,654 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $17,894 a year. The room and boarding charges for on-campus students come to around $15,340, while the off-campus candidates would need to pay $15,580. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,446. Meanwhile, the other expenses that a student needs to plan for add up to $2,314.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$14,908

Off Campus

$10,716

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,314

Off Campus

$2,632

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,446

Off Campus

$1,446

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	NA	NA
Doctorate	NA	$1,345

Clarkson University offers 9 online programs across 4 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Clarkson University is around $354,281 as per official data. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $29,891 for 2018-2019, $31,376 for 2017-2018, and $31,050 for 2016-2017.

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