School profile
Clarkson University Lacrosse
Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Liberty League. The school admits 77 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,200 to 1,390, and enrolls 2,196 undergraduates.
Location
Potsdam, NY
Admit rate
77%
SAT range
1,200-1,390
Undergraduates
2,196
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Liberty League |
| Women's | Division 3 | Liberty League |
How Clarkson University compares
With a 77 percent admit rate, Clarkson University is more selective than 44 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,200 and 1,390 on the SAT, or 25 to 32 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,196 undergraduates, it is the 49th largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Clarkson University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Bard College52% admit · SAT 1,270-1,450
- Hobart and William Smith College64% admit · SAT 1,190-1,385
- Ithaca College69% admit · SAT 1,230-1,390
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute63% admit · SAT 1,375-1,510
- Rochester Institute of Technology67% admit · SAT 1,300-1,460
- Skidmore College21% admit · SAT 1,340-1,480
- St. Lawrence University54% admit · SAT 1,255-1,420
- SUNY Buffalo State University73% admit · SAT 980-1,240
Common questions
Does Clarkson University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Clarkson University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Potsdam, New York, competing in the Liberty League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Clarkson University?
Clarkson University admits 77 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 44 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,200 to 1,390. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Clarkson University?
Clarkson University enrolls 2,196 undergraduates, the 49th largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.