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Clark University
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $29,446
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $67,223
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Clark University is a private nonprofit college in Worcester, MA with 2,214 undergraduates. It admits 40% of applicants, and admitted students average 1370 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,446 per year ($29,477 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,223 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,730
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,471
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing658–740
200800
SAT Math630–720
200800
ACT Composite30–33
136
What Clark University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $72,489
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $61,140
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$29,477
- $30–48k$13,773
- $48–75k$26,236
- $75–110k$30,087
- $110k+$41,971
Get a personal estimate with Clark University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $67,223
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,214
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White62%
- Hispanic13%
- Black6%
- Asian7%
Clark University FAQ
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?+
Clark University admits 40% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Clark University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 658–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 630–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1370.
What ACT score do you need for Clark University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–33.
Is Clark University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Clark University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,730 students applied to Clark University and 4,471 were admitted; 629 enrolled.
Does Clark University consider legacy status?+
No. Clark University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Clark University require an essay?+
Clark University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Clark University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $72,489 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,446.
What is Clark University's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165334 · How we use this data
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