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Clark University

Private

Worcester, MA

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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

Admit rate40%
SAT range1288–1460
ACT range30–33
Undergrads2,214
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,432
4-year grad rate77%
Median earnings, 10yr out$62,381

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans58%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,429/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$84,234/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$115,804/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,113/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$60,649/yr
History
History$53,926/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$52,075/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$61,203/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$91,094/yr
Political Science and Government$68,174/yr
Sociology$64,988/yr
Geography and Cartography$49,230/yr
Social Sciences, Other$45,710/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$38,844/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,752
Typical room charge$6,600
Typical board charge$4,564

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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 earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), 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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