Clarkson College: Review & Facts

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Clarkson College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,135 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1888 and is one of the 11 schools and colleges located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

Clarkson College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

15

Clarkson College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 15 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Radiology Technology, Medical Assistant, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Clarkson College is fair at 73% (close to Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

73%

Fair

The graduation rate at Clarkson College is low: 39%. Nearly 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Clarkson College is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high, about $14,900 per year. The additional fees at Clarkson College (not included in tuition costs) are around $600, which comes to a total of $15,500 per year.

Read the details about Clarkson College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

56%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 66 applications were submitted and 37 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Clarkson College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,100

Medium

Clarkson College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clarkson College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Clarkson College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $6,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Clarkson College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Clarkson College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clarkson College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clarkson College
101 S 42nd St
Omaha, Nebraska
68131-2739, USA