ACCEPTANCE RATE
64.3%
More selective than 37% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Clarkson College
Clarkson College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1888 as the state’s first school of nursing, it offers nine fields and twenty majors focused on healthcare education within a one-block campus community.
Omaha, NECity: Large
64.3%ACCEPTANCE
$13,814AVG NET PRICE
67%GRAD RATE
1,078STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Clarkson College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Clarkson College was founded in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. Since then, the institution has established a new campus and expanded program offerings while adopting a new name. The college remains focused on academic excellence and professional preparation within the healthcare industry. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1984 and maintains an educational partnership with Nebraska Medicine.
The campus offers a small community experience within a one-block radius in Omaha. Faculty includes experienced educators and practicing clinicians who guide peers committed to making a difference. Students can access resources through the Student Financial Services department for scholarships, grants, and loans to make education affordable.
College life focuses on self-discovery and personal growth beyond the classroom. Alumni stay connected through events like Spirit Week and various opportunities to get involved. The institution welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer students, international students, and adults returning to college.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
SettingCity: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationEpiscopal Church, Reformed
GETTING IN
Admissions
Clarkson College maintains an acceptance rate of 64.3 percent for its four-year programs. The institution is designated as an Opportunity College, excelling in providing educational access to diverse student populations while ensuring graduates achieve competitive wages in their careers.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $25.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$15,168/yr
Out-of-state: $15,168/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,814/yr
▼ 13% since 2020-2161% receive aid
Average aid package $6,817.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers nine fields and twenty majors that allow students to make a lasting impact even before graduation. Programs include Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography & Medical Imaging, and Healthcare Administration & Management among others. Faculty includes experienced educators and practicing clinicians who prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
6-year graduation rate
67%
▲ 21 pts since 2016
First-year retention
77%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
6
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.82.7%
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.5.5%
Business/Commerce, General.3.9%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.3.2%
Physical Therapy Assistant.3.2%
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.1.6%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
144
Setting
City: Large
IN CONTEXT
Clarkson College vs. peer institutions
How Clarkson College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Clarkson College
$13,814
Bryan College of Health Sciences
$21,834
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Working after 10 yrs
95.3%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
90.3%
90.3% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Clarkson College.