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Clark University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,633
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 48%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Clark University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, 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 9-to-1, Clark University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Clark University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

48%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,302

Cost of attendance at Clark University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,302

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

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

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Clark University received on average $27,608 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.

$27,608
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 94 20% $4,842 $455,186
Other Federal Grant 94 20% $6,678 $627,686
State Grant/Scholarships 41 9% $3,203 $131,327
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 454 95% $26,057 $11,830,076
Total Grant & Scholarships 456 95% $27,608 $12,589,089

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clark University 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 University students is 79.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.8%.

79.0%

  • asian 80.8% 42 students
  • African American 62.9% 22 students
  • white 80.7% 297 students
  • unknown 81.6% 31 students
  • hispanic 75.4% 43 students
  • International Students 79.8% 79 students
  • Mixed Race 76.9% 10 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
  • Basketball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clark University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clark University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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