Clarkson College

www.clarksoncollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,880

11.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,852

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

96%

25 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,180

29.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68%

17 Graduates

About

Clarkson College is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clarkson College were Registered Nursing (119 degrees awarded), Radiation Therapist (17 degrees), and General Business (6 degrees).

In 2021, 342 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clarkson College. 88.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (261 degrees), 13.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clarkson College is $14,880, which is $380 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clarkson College is $14,880, which is $380 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,852.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Clarkson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clarkson College was $14,880. The cost of tuition at Clarkson College is $380 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clarkson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,852

2021 Value

8.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clarkson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,852. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clarkson College grew by 8.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clarkson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,932

Room and Board

$814

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clarkson College was of $7,932 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.03% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $814. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.04% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clarkson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Clarkson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clarkson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clarkson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 358 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clarkson College received 25 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 75.5% annual growth. Out of those 25 applicants, 24 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 1,180 students enrolled at Clarkson College in 2021.

Clarkson College has an overall enrollment yield of 91.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 25

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clarkson College was 96% (24 admissions from 25 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 56.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 75.5%, while admissions declined by −58.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clarkson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Clarkson College had a total enrollment of 1,180 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clarkson College is 346 students and the part-time enrollment is 834. This means that 29.3% of students enrolled at Clarkson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clarkson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.4% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 2.71% Hispanic or Latino, 0.847% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clarkson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.8%), followed by White Male (7.81%) and Black or African American Female (5.31%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clarkson College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,180 students. The full-time enrollment at Clarkson College is 346 and the part-time enrollment is 834. This means that 29.3% of students enrolled at Clarkson College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clarkson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clarkson College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Clarkson College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clarkson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
866 enrolled students
Black or African American
86 enrolled students
Two or More Races
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clarkson College is 73.4% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 5.25% Two or More Races, 3.31% Asian, 2.71% Hispanic or Latino, 0.847% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.424% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 262 more women than men received degrees from Clarkson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clarkson College is white (261 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clarkson College is Registered Nursing (119 degrees awarded), followed by Radiation Therapist (17 degrees) and General Business (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clarkson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (333 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,775,751 people), Registered nurses (1,443,181 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,698 people), Other managers (743,603 people), and Financial managers (481,879 people).

The most specialized majors at Clarkson College in 2021 are Health (333 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson College are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Clarkson College are Health (333 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarkson College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,205,379 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,809,409 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,570 people), Computer Systems Design (496,959 people), and Banking & related activities (494,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Clarkson College are Health (333 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clarkson College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
119 degree-majors awarded
Radiation Therapist
17 degree-majors awarded
General Business
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clarkson College was Registered Nursing with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Clarkson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

302

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson College, which is 0.132 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (302).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clarkson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson College in Nurse Anesthetist, which is 2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Clarkson College in Registered Nursing, which is 12.2 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Clarkson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clarkson College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
261 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clarkson College is white (261 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

8.19% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
232 degrees awarded
White Male
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clarkson College is white female (232 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (29 degrees).

Operations

Clarkson College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.48M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 441k (8.05%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Clarkson College had a total salary expenditure of 22.6M. Clarkson College employs 25 Instructors, 24 Associate professors and 15 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clarkson College are Female Instructor (24), Female Associate professor (21), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarkson College are: Management, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Endowment

$5.48M

2021 Endowment

3.06%

decline from 2020

Clarkson College has an endowment valued at about $5.48M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clarkson College declined 3.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.12M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clarkson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

5.38%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Clarkson College paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, which represents 59.2% of their overall expenditure ($22.6M) and a 5.38% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clarkson College paid a total of $4.97M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clarkson College were Instructor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 24 employees, and Assistant professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarkson College were Management with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clarkson College was Female Instructor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 21 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clarkson College.