Estimated Costs

Estimated Costs- Costs are based on full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) for both Fall and Spring Semesters.

Fall and Spring Semesters

2023-2024 Freshman & Transfer Estimated Costs      
 

Resident Students

Commuter Students (living with parent)

Off Campus Apartment

Tuition 

$56,642

$56,642

$56,642

Fees

$1,308

$1,308

$1,308

Average Room Cost

$10,026

N/A

$10,026

Housing Allowance

N/A

$3,742

N/A

Food Allowance

N/A

$2,436

N/A

Board

$7,766

N/A

$7,766

Average Loan Fees

$68

$68

$68

Books

$1,560

$1,560

$1,560

Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

Transportation Allowance

$1,596

$2,570

$1,596

Total Costs

$79,866

$69,266

$79,866

       
2022-2023 Freshman & Transfer Estimated Costs      
 

Resident Students

Commuter Students (living with parent)

Off-Campus Apartment

Tuition

$54,960

$54,960

$54,960

Fees

$1,298

$1,298

$1,298

Average Room Cost

$9,240

N/A

$9,240

Housing Allowance

N/A

$3,632

N/A

Food Allowance

N/A

$2,436

N/A

Board

$7,766

N/A

$7,766

Average Loan Fees

$68

$68

$68

Books

$1,560

$1,560

$1,560

Personal Expenses

$900

$900

$900

Transportation Allowance

$1,596

$2,570

$1,596

Total Costs

$77,388

$64,966

$77,388

 

*Total Direct Costs apply to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. See also International Cost of Attendance

**Housing rate is the typical cost of freshman housing.  Some dorms have higher rates.

Link to NYS Interim Award Information 

Application Deadlines

First-year Students

To be eligible for merit scholarships and grants, we need to receive your admission application by January 15th. If you are applying early decision, the deadline is December 1st. For need-based aid, we recommend that you file the FAFSA by February 1st.

Transfer Students

Transfer student financial aid is awarded on a rolling basis.  For fall enrollment, priority is given to those who submit the FAFSA by April 15th, and we recommend that students complete the FAFSA by July 1st.  For spring enrollment, FAFSA submission by December 1st is encouraged.

Special Circumstances Appeal

The Financial Aid Office has the authority to make professional judgments and adjustments to your eligibility within specific guidelines from US Department of Education rules and regulations.

We understand that some families may have changes or special circumstances that should be considered when calculating financial need.   We are committed to considering all facts and assisting families however we can. If you feel you have a special circumstance or have had a family change since filing your FAFSA, please write a detailed letter explaining your situation so we can assess how we may be able to help. We are unable to consider consumer indebtedness as a special circumstance as families make different choices that result in various amounts of consumer debt.    

Please note that we will begin officially processing Special Circumstances on March 1 as part of the process is determining a reasonable estimate of your current financial situation. You are welcome to submit the letter explaining the situation at any time and we will request appropriate documentation after reviewing it. If you have further questions, please email NewStudentFA@clarkson.edu.

Your appeal will be reviewed carefully, and if approved, adjustments will be made to your financial aid award package based on the availability of funds.