Clarkson University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #777 United States of America #195

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Institution Info

Founded: 1896
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,025 students
Faculty: 866
Endowment: $197.5M
Website: https://clarkson.edu/

About

Clarkson University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1896. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 4,025 students, an endowment of $197.5M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #951 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #1118 · Ranked	33,38
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #777 · Ranked	79,68

Research Output via OpenAlex

304

h-index

891,338

Citations

16,217

Publications

14,531

i10-index

3,18

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkson University's global ranking?

Clarkson University is ranked #777 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #195 position.

When was Clarkson University founded?

Clarkson University was founded in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Clarkson University?

Clarkson University has a student body of approximately 4,025 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Clarkson University's research output?

Clarkson University has produced 16,217 research publications with 891,338 total citations and an h-index of 304, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Clarkson University's endowment?

Clarkson University has an endowment of approximately $197.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.