Clark University

Worcester, MA · Midsize city

AskSchool #166 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
39.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,714
Sticker price $68,432
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,381
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
39.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
10,730
Admitted (fall 2023)
4,471
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
629
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
45%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
37%
SAT reading, middle 50%
658–740
SAT math, middle 50%
630–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
30–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
17% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,188
Family income $30–48k$13,313
Family income $48–75k$21,971
Family income $75–110k$25,062
Family income $110k+$39,035
Full sticker price (per year)
$68,432
Tuition & fees – in-state
$58,867
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$58,867
Median debt at graduation
$26,759
Students with federal loans
58%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$39,538
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,381

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,214
Graduate students
1,659
Student-to-faculty ratio
8 : 1
Women
57%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White62%
Hispanic13%
Asian6.9%
International5.7%
Black5.5%
Two or more4.5%
Unknown2.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences16%
Psychology16%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences10%
Business & Marketing10%
Visual & Performing Arts7.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies7.5%
Communications Technologies6.3%
Computer & Information Sciences4.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
David Fithian
Main phone
(508) 793-7711
Address
950 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610-1477

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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