Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1887Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1887 with a large endowment from its namesake Jonas Gilman Clark, a prominent businessman, Clark was known as the first all-graduate institution in the U.S. Originally an all-graduate institution, Clark's first undergraduates entered in 1902 and women were first enrolled in 1942. The university offers 46 majors, minors, and concentrations in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering and allows students to design specialized majors and engage in pre-professional programs.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$61,140
Estimated total for international students: US$72,489

Net price calculatorclarku.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,214
Graduate students: 1,659
International undergraduates: 6%
Students per teacher: 8 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 40%
SAT: Reading and writing 658–740 · Maths 630–720
ACT: 30–33

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 77%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$67,223

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (101)

Bachelor's degrees47 subjects

Applied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsForeign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, OtherGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologyVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Master's degrees29 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGraphic CommunicationsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSocial Sciences, Other

Doctoral degrees11 subjects

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralChemistryEconomicsEducation, GeneralGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesHistoryMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysicsPsychology, General

Undergraduate certificates4 subjects

International Relations and National Security StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Work

Post-baccalaureate certificates3 subjects

International Relations and National Security StudiesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduate certificates7 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHuman Services, GeneralInternational Relations and National Security StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.