Clarkson University overview

Q.What is unique about the University?

Ans: The university's unique programs and courses have been able to set up a benchmark for the students. The University along with various departments has also various research centers that are known for its excellence. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities for conducting high research activity. The university is known for amazing job placement of its students that is always commendable.

Q. What is the ranking of Clarkson University?

Ans: Clarkson University Rankings and Achievements are as follows:

• The Entrepreneurship program of the University is one of the top 15 programs of the University.
• Ranked 8 among “Top salary boosting colleges” in the nation.
• Ranked 49 in best value schools 
• Ranked 127 in best National Universities
• Ranked 179 in “Top Performers on Social Mobility”
• Ranked 114 in “Best undergraduate engineering programs”

 Q. Is it a large campus?

Ans:Yes it is a huge campus. 

Q. What's the weather around Clarkson University?

Ans: The weather is generally cold with temperatures dipping down to negative but at the same time summers are really hot and humid. 

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Clarkson University?

Ans: Clarkson University Notable Alumni are as follows:

• Barney Adams: founder of Adams Golf

• Paul Horn: senior vice president, R&D, IBM

• Brenda Romero: game industry pioneer and game designer

• Ilm?rs Rimš?vi?s: Governor of the Central Bank of Latvia

• Albert Bouchard: co-founder of the Blue Öyster Cult

• Erik Cole: hockey player, Olympian, Stanley Cup champion

• Loren Gabel: hockey player, Patty Kazmaier Award winner

• George C. Schatz: theoretical chemist and nanotech researcher at Northwestern University

• Patrick Naughton: co-creator of the Java programming language 

• Russ Nelson: Open Source Initiative board member

Q. Is it difficult to get into Clarkson University?

Ans: The University is quite selective about its candidates.

Q. What are the nearest Airports to reach Clarkson University?

Ans: Clarkson University Nearest Airports includes the following:

• Ogdensburg International Airport 
• Massena International Airport
• Adirondack Regional Airport
• Watertown International Airport
• Plattsburgh International Airport
• Ottawa International Airport 
• Montreal-Trudeau International Airport
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport 
• Albany International Airport

Q. How many Campuses does the University have?

Ans. The Clarkson University Campuses are beautiful in their own way. They are all well located in the city. The university comprises three campuses: the Potsdam, Schenectady campus, and the Beacon campus. 

• The Potsdam campus: This is the main campus of the University that is spread across 640 acres. The campus offers various Undergraduate, Masters and PhD programs. There are also residential halls and academic buildings.
• The Schenectady campus: The campus is located in the heart of Schenectady and is also called the Capital Region campus. The campus offers various graduate, professional, and K-12 outreach programs. 
• Beacon campus: This campus is situated on the banks of Hudson River and has the Clarkson's Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, which offers graduate programs, water research and K-12 outreach programs