A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Clark University are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Clark University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Clark University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,711
|
| Women |
2,059
|
Clark University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165334 IPEDS survey data for Clark University.