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Clark University
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  • 4 Year
  • WORCESTER, MA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

950 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01610
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

From Clark University

Clark University, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a private research institution known for its liberal arts education, research, and innovation. The university prepares students for a complex society through traditional disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing free inquiry and idea exchange. Offering programs for undergraduates, graduates, and lifelong learners, Clark promotes intellectual and personal growth with diverse educational activities and extracurriculars that develop values and responsible independence.

Distinguished for its commitment to scientific and humanistic studies, Clark addresses critical social issues like human development, environmental impact, and technological risks. As a global community, Clark attracts high-quality students and faculty, maintaining both national and international prominence.

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Clark University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 15
Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Range
1250-1430
ACT Range
28-33
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$32,053 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$29,716 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 84 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 84 responses

Majors

Major in Game Design/Interactive Media

academic spotlight

Founded in 2021, the Becker School of Design & Technology is a destination for future game designers and developers. Ranked the No. 4 game design program in the world by the Princeton Review, our Interactive Media major offers eight specialized tracks — 3D Art, 2D Art, Audio, Programming, Production, Writing, UI/UX, and Design Your Own — which each lead to a bachelor of arts.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    5%
  • On Campus
    95%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,356 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
33
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 71 responses
  • Passionately committed and intelligent
    17%
  • Socially-Concious
    17%
  • Quirky
    15%
  • Unique
    15%
  • Weird
    11%
  • Kind
    10%
  • Social Justic Warriors
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
94%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 81 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 112 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 68 responses
  • Challenges convention
    25%
  • Quirky
    22%
  • Intense, passionate, diverse and life-changing
    15%
  • Diverse
    13%
  • Falsely-Advertised
    10%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Social Justice
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
70%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 37 responses

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