Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Online | clarku.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,153 prospective students applied, and 3,371 were granted admission. Of those admitted 487 enrolled in the school. 3,155 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 250 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $48,250 plus fees of $352. Clark University is ranked 150 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Clark University is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Clark University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#150 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#113 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#205 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1350 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $352 |
| Room and Board | $9,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,152 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Psychology | 17% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165334 IPEDS survey data for Clark University.
Current students may use the Clark University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.