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Clark University Admission Requirements

Worcester, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Clark University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
48%
Admission Difficulty for Clark University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Clark University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Clark University is 48%.  It ranks #18 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Clark University is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 3,915 out of 8,151 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 15 percent on standardized admission tests. Clark University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Clark University application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Clark University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Clark University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1218-1403
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Clark University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 628
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1218
SAT Scores for Clark University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 703
SAT Math 75th 700
SAT Composite 75th 1403
Average SAT Score 1310

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Clark University?

Clark University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Clark University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1218-1403.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Clark University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1403 and Above Good >64%
1310 to 1403 Avg + 48%-64%
1218 to 1310 Avg - 33%-48%
1126 to 1218 Reach 20%-33%
Less than 1126 Low <20%
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Clark University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for Clark University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 29
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Clark University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Clark University?

Clark University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Clark University regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Clark University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >68%
28 to 30 Avg + 48%-68%
27 to 28 Avg - 38%-48%
26 to 27 Reach 28%-38%
Less than 26 Low <28%
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Clark University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.69
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Clark University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Clark University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Clark University was 3.69 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Clark University will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Clark University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 34.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of Clark University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Clark University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 41%
Top 25% of class 77%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Clark University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,884 3,267 8,151
Accepted 2,451 1,464 3,915
Acceptance Rate 50% 45% 48%
Enrolled 285 220 505
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Clark University is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clark University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Clark University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Clark University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165334 IPEDS survey data for Clark University.

FAQs

Does Clark University prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to Clark University. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Clark University?

48% of those who apply are granted admission to Clark University. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Clark University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1218 and 1403. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Clark University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 30. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.