Overview

Clark University is a 4-year institution located in Worcester, MA.

Location & Contact

Address Admissions House, 950 Main Street
Worcester, MA  01610
United States

Contact Ms. Theresa Malone
Acting Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@clarku.edu
Phone: 508-793-7432
Fax: 508-793-8821

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Development
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Informatics
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Geography And Environmental Studies
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Development Economics And International Development
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,452

Applied

4,528

Accepted

2,266

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,339

Females Applied

2,776

Females Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,087

Males Applied

1,737

Males Accepted

34%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.76

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	April 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	694	658	740
SAT Math	677	630	720
ACT Composite	31	30	33

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

42,659

Avg. Financial Aid Package

44,951

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,722

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,291

Avg. Loan Aid

20,757

Avg. Grant Aid

35,829

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,266

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

61%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (43.07%)

Female (56.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spree Day, International Gala and Fall Major Event (Comedy Show or Concert)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
International Student Association, Asian Student Union, Student Council, Club Volleyball and Hillel/ Intervarsity /Choices

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

329

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 228

Part-time - 101

Male - 176

Female - 153