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Clark College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Vancouver, Washington, Clark College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Clark College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Clark College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Clark College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Clark College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Clark College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,529

Cost of attendance at Clark College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,133

Cost of attendance at Clark College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Clark College received on average $6,514 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,514
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 189 24% $4,450 $841,104
Other Federal Grant 247 32% $5,115 $1,263,500
State Grant/Scholarships 219 28% $3,038 $665,275
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 116 15% $1,287 $149,236
Total Grant & Scholarships 319 41% $6,514 $2,078,011

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clark College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clark College students is 36.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

36.3%

  • asian 42.4% 14 students
  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 38.6% 217 students
  • unknown 29.0% 11 students
  • hispanic 31.0% 27 students
  • Mixed Race 34.1% 29 students

Service Offerings

Clark College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clark College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training