Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,560
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
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Clarkson University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Clarkson University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

Is Clarkson University a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Clarkson University is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Clarkson University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Clarkson University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Clarkson University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Clarkson University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master's programs.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon in fact covers your preferred advanced degree program.

Does Clarkson University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Clarkson University does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Clarkson University's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Clarkson University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Clarkson University's online tuition rates for active military?

Clarkson University has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Clarkson University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Clarkson University does offer online Master's degree programs. 

Is Clarkson University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Clarkson University is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Clarkson University

As a proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic development, we offer more than 90 rigorous programs of study in engineering, the sciences, business, and the health professions. Our goal is to give our students the resources to make connections across disciplines, innovate real-world solutions, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Through our active partners in industry, government agencies, and research organizations, as well as our alumni network of 46,000+ strong, students have access to superb internships and professional opportunities. As a result, one in five Clarkson alumni already holds a leadership position, either as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. The Brookings Institution named Clarkson a top 10 university nationwide for increasing our students' lifetime earning potential, and we're among the top colleges for graduates who earn the most.

ROTC Cadets at Clarkson
ROTC Cadets at Clarkson University

Leading ROTC Preparation

There’s no singular path toward leadership. Clarkson University’s top-ranked Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs equip you to enter active duty within a year of graduation. Strengthening your teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills, our Army and Air Force ROTC programs train on and off campus and benefit from our relationship with the nearby 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 61,500
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 29,921
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 31,579
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,560
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    NO
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    NO
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    Graduate
  • All
  • Amount
    Unlimited
  • Number
    Unlimited
  • Degree level
    All
  • All
  • Amount
    $23,477
  • Number
    Unlimited
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $61,500
    In State
    $61,500
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $800
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 0
Student Population
  • Student Count
    2,982
    Undergraduate
    626
    Graduate
    40
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    67%
    Population
  • Female
    33%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Rural
  • Accreditation Type
    National
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    No
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    620
    SAT Math
    570
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    28
    ACT
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