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Clark University Science & Tech Programs

Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Clark University Rankings

Clark University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#44 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#82 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#876 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Clark University?

Contact details for Clark University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	950 Main St, Worcester, MA 01610-1477
Phone:	5087937711
Website:	www.clarku.edu/
Admissions:	www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/current-undergraduate-students/

How Do I Get Into Clark University?

You can apply to Clark University online at: www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/

Clark University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clark University

Here’s what Clark University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clark University?

Clark University admits 40%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

16% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clark University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 658 and 740. Math scores were between 630 and 720.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1288 to 1460. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clark University ranged between 30 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Clark University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,087	1,737	34%
Women	6,339	2,776	44%

Can I Afford Clark University?

The average net price after aid at Clark University is $27,711. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$57,440
In-State Fees	$1,027
Out-of-State Tuition	$57,440
Out-of-State Fees	$1,027
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,467
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,467

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Clark University receive some form of financial aid (629 students).

About 96% of students at Clark University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,077 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,477.

Student Loan Debt

58% of Clark University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,455 per year.

Clark University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,762 students enrolled at Clark University. Clark University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,336 undergraduate students at Clark University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clark University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	165
Black or African American	130
Hispanic	315
White	1,422
Two or More Races	102
Non-Resident	140

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clark University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	159
New York	51
Connecticut	33
Rhode Island	25
New Jersey	23

Additionally, approximately 6.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Clark University Graduate Student Diversity

1,755 of Clark University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Clark University, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clark University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	24
Black or African American	38
Hispanic	61
White	286
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	1,305

Online Learning at Clark University

Clark University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

38 undergraduate students at Clark University took at least one online class — of those, 7 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 531 students took at least one online class and 30 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Clark University

Clark University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Clark University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.