Clark University Admissions Profile
Clark University is located in Worcester, MA. It serves roughly 2,363 students with a student-faculty ratio near 9:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 42%. Estimated in-state tuition is $52,352 ($52,352 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $49,200.
Clark is built for the kind of unconventional and independent thinking that allows us to value the imperfect and navigate the unexpected. We move through the world with confidence and curiosity, eager to discover what awaits and emboldened to act when our moment arises. Here, you'll get an education that values your unique ideas, pushes you to work with others on exciting projects, and keeps you curious about everything around you. It helps you become confident but also teaches you to stay humble, so you can succeed and make a difference in the world.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 42%
- First-year retention: 88%
- Graduation rate: 77%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $52,352
- Out-of-state tuition: $52,352
- Average net price: $64,426
- Pell grant recipients: 21%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
- Popular program: Performing Arts
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Register for Visit Activities: April 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM (On-campus) — open house
- Virtual Interview: April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Virtual) — interview
- Virtual Interview: April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Virtual) — interview
- Virtual Interview: April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Virtual) — interview
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $49,200, underscoring the return on investment for Clark University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 42%
- Test midpoints: 1,373 SAT / 29 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 88%
- Graduation rate: 77%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male