Worcester, MA
Clark University is a private small school in Worcester, MA, enrolling about 2,214 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 40% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $115,804/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Clark University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Clark University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Clark University weighs your application
From Clark University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Clark University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Clark University look for in applicants?
Per Clark University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, recommendations, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?
Clark University in Worcester, MA admits approximately 40% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Clark University?
Admitted students at Clark University typically score between 1288–1460 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Clark University?
Admitted students at Clark University typically score between 30–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Clark University cost?
Clark University's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,432 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Clark University?
Clark University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Clark University require students to live on campus?
No -- Clark University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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