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
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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

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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