Clarkson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Omaha, Nebraska with 622 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $25,301 a year after grants and graduates 63% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Clarkson College acceptance rate and admissions
Clarkson College admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Clarkson College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $16,584 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,100 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $36,421 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $25,301 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $25,301 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,120 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Clarkson College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Clarkson College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $70,928 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,006 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Clarkson College majors and what graduates earn
Clarkson College awarded bachelor's degrees in 6 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($81,508).
All 6 majors at Clarkson College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 147 | $83,318 | $81,508 | $29,125 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 46 | $71,700 | $76,592 | $20,790 |
| Medical assisting | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Clarkson College
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Master's | 110 | $113,955 | $52,759 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 40 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Doctoral | 11 | $113,125 | n/a |
| Education, Other | Professional doctorate | 11 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Clarkson College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 51 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 27 | $64,794 | $73,376 | $20,250 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 22 | $39,484 | $49,477 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 622 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 84% women, 16% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Clarkson College?
Clarkson College admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Clarkson College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,584. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $25,301 a year in 2024-25.
Is Clarkson College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Clarkson College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Clarkson College?
63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Clarkson College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $70,928 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.