Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

B+

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About Clark University

Clark University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Worcester, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,214 students. The acceptance rate is 40%. 77% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $62,381.

40%

Acceptance

$28,714

Net price

2,214

Enrollment

77%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

40%

Acceptance rate

1,370

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading658–740

SAT Math630–720

ACT Composite30–33

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,714

Average net price

$58,867

In-state tuition

$58,867

Out-of-state tuition

$12,500

Room & board

$900

Books & supplies

$68,432

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

58%

Students with federal loans

$26,759

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,188

$30–48K

$13,313

$48–75K

$21,971

$75–110K

$25,062

$110K+

$39,035

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences16.5%

Psychology16.1%

Biology10.0%

Business10.0%

Visual & Performing Arts7.9%

Multidisciplinary7.5%

Communications Tech6.3%

Computer Science4.2%

English4.0%

History3.5%

After Graduation

$62,381

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,022

Median earnings (6 yrs)

77%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$19,052

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,214

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

16%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

62%

Hispanic

13%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

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