Clarkson at a Glance
Fast Facts
Founded: In 1896 as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology, to honor Thomas S. Clarkson, a Potsdam businessman and humanitarian by his three sisters and niece.
Renamed: In 1913 as the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial College of Technology; And in 1984 to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ to recognize the depth and breadth of degree offerings and global impact of research.
Acting President: David K. Heacock
Mascot: Golden Knight
Colors: Green and Gold, that match Thomas S. Clarkson's favorite flower, the goldenrod
Athletics: 2 Division I sports teams (men's and women's ice hockey); 18 Division III sports teams; 38 intramural teams
Military: Army and Air Force ROTC programs
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Student Body: 4,000+ students from 42 states and 61 countries
Alumni: 46,000+
Campus Locations: Main Campus - Potsdam, NY; Capital Region Campus - Latham, NY; online master's, PhD and certificate programs
Accreditation
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs are fully accredited. Read more about our accrediting bodies for our various degree programs.
Accolades
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is highly ranked by top external sources such as The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, PayScale, and many more.