Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private

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Admission rate

Clark University admitted 39.5% of applicants university-wide (4,528 of 11,452).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide39.5%4,52811,452
Men34.1%1,7375,087
Women43.8%2,7766,339

Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 4,528 admitted students, 486 enrolled (10.7% yield).

Clark University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1300–1450
ACT (mid-50%)
30–33
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.50–4.00

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Clark University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $76,267/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$58,867
Fees, housing, food, books & other$17,400
Sticker cost of attendance$76,267/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$18,188
$30k–48k$13,313
$48k–75k$21,971
$75k–110k$25,062
Over $110k$39,035

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Clark Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
  • Clark Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
  • Clark Grant — Varies (Need Based)
  • Presidential LEEP Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
  • Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)

International applicants

Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.

  • Clark Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
  • Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
  • Clark Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
  • Clark Grant — Varies (Need Based)
  • Global Scholars Program — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
  • International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
  • Presidential LEEP Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
  • Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)

Clark University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Common Application or Coalition Application with Scoir
  • Transcript(s)
  • Counselor recommendation
  • 1 teacher recommendation
  • FAFSA application
  • Optional interview (optional)

International applicants

  • Common Application or Coalition Application with Scoir
  • Transcript(s)
  • Counselor recommendation
  • 1 teacher recommendation
  • FAFSA application
  • Optional interview (optional)
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Clark University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts).

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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$62,381
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
76.9%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
86%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$26,759
At graduation

Clark University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Published rankings

  • U.S. News National: #132
  • WSJ: #467
  • Forbes: #263
  • Niche: #244
  • QS: #1001

Deadlines

  • 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
  • 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Clark University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Psychology (0%), Social sciences (0%), Visual & performing arts (0%).

Student–faculty ratio: 8:1 · 62% of class sections have under 20 students.

Clark University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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