Clarkson University, formerly Clarkson College, is located in Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, New York. Clarkson was founded in 1896 and has an enrollment of about 3,100 students. It offers programs in business, engineering, as well as the arts and sciences.

The School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and School of Engineering provide programs of study leading to the Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering, Master of Physical Therapy, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The University is a member of the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC), and has an ECAC Division I Hockey Team, the Clarkson Golden Knights.