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Clark University

Worcester, MA

Clark University, founded in 1887, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 50-acre campus is located in Worcester, 40 miles west of Boston.

Tuition & Fees

$47,200

$47,200

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
54%
500-599
21%
400-499
3%
700-800
17%
600-699
51%
500-599
30%
400-499
2%
700-800
10%
600-699
46%
500-599
35%
400-499
9%
300-399
0
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30-36
59%
24-29
27%
18-23
14%
30-36
25%
24-29
55%
18-23
16%
12-17
4%
30-36
44%
24-29
46%
18-23
10%
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,032
Declined + 3,607
Total Received 7,639
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Private (nonprofit)

2,349

undergraduate students

1,149

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biology/biochemistry
  3. Political Science
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Codes

SAT 3279
ACT 1808

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School Facts

Clark University, founded in 1887, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 50-acre campus is located in Worcester, 40 miles west of Boston.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 3,498
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  APA (American Psychological Association)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Worcester, MA

50-acre, urban campus in Worcester (population: 185,677), 50 miles from Boston; branch campus in Framingham. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to consortium schools and to Boston and Worcester locations on weekends. Public transportation serves campus.

Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1477

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
67%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
27%
Top 1/4
67%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
54%
500-599
21%
400-499
3%
700-800
17%
600-699
51%
500-599
30%
400-499
2%
700-800
10%
600-699
46%
500-599
35%
400-499
9%
300-399
0
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30-36
59%
24-29
27%
18-23
14%
30-36
25%
24-29
55%
18-23
16%
12-17
4%
30-36
44%
24-29
46%
18-23
10%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,032
Declined + 3,607
Total Received 7,639

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Recommendations
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Meredith Twombly
Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 508 793-7431
F: 508 793-8821
admissions@clarku.edu

Financial Aid

90%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$34,421

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $46,850
Room $5,600
Board $3,880
Additional fees $350
Books & supplies $800
Total $57,480
Average Financial Aid - $34,421
Total with Avg. Aid $23,059

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,109,023
State $409,295
Institutional $36,984,944
Other external
Total $40,503,262

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $14,241,586
Other external
Total $14,241,586

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Financial Aid Office

P: 508 793-7478
F: 508 793-8802
finaid@clarku.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Meredith Twombly
Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
mtwombly@clarku.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
field hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, ice hockey, quidditch, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian, lacrosse, quidditch, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, equestrian sports, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, quidditch, racquetball, soccer, softball, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Trish Cronin (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, Pilgrim League
Mascot
Cougar
School colors
scarlet and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Ancient Civilizations
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business Administration
Business Management
Chemistry
Communication/Culture
Community Development/Planning
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Science/Policy
Finance
French
Geographic Information Sciences
Geography
Global Environmental Studies
Government/International Relations
Health Sciences
History
Holocaust History
Information Technology
International Development/Social Change
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Professional Communications
Psychology
Public Administration
Screen Studies
Self-Designed Major
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Women's/Gender Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Biology/biochemistry
  3. Political Science

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,498

total students

39%

in-state

61%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

2,349
students

Female
61%
1,427

Male
39%
922

33%

1,149
students

Female
55%
627

Male
45%
522

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

2,281
students

Female
61%
1,387

Male
39%
894

3%

68
students

Female
59%
40

Male
41%
28

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

44%

Transfer applicants accepted

33%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.80
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

16

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 65
Countries most often represented Bangladesh
China
Ghana
India
Pakistan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


508 793-7431
admissions@clarku.edu

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