Overview

Clark University is a University institution located in Worcester, MA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

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

Contact Ms. Meredith Twombly
Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admissions@clarku.edu
Phone: 508-793-7431
Fax: 508-793-8821

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Majors & Degrees

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
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
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
Modern Languages
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary 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
International/globalization Studies
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
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

7,153

Applied

3,371

Accepted

2,241

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,230

Females Applied

2,136

Females Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,923

Males Applied

1,235

Males Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.66

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	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	January 15th	February 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	May 1st	June 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		580	680
SAT Math		570	670
ACT Composite		27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,000

Private

Fees

352

Full-time student fees

10,814

Room & board

6,250

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

37,207

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,931

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,405

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,543

Avg. Loan Aid

19,339

Avg. Grant Aid

30,950

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,305

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.73%
Black or African American	4.93%
White or Caucasian	63.03%
Asian	6.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.48%
Other	4.16%

Gender

Male (42.08%)

Female (57.92%)

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	63%

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 Students Association, Science Fiction People of Clark, Outing Club, Hillel and Clark Musical Theater

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

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