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About Clark University

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Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, MA, known for its doctoral research university, small class sizes, and social sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 50%, Clark University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 703 students each year. Clark University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1300–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Clark University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,452 per year; the sticker price of $62,202 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Clark University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

50%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1375
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1300 – 1450 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Clark University

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Essay Strategy
Clark's essays reward students who can articulate why their intellectual interests connect to the school's liberal education model called LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), so name specific programs or courses you plan to pursue rather than writing generically about a passion.
Application Strategy
Clark is home to one of the oldest psychology departments and the top-ranked geography program in the country, so if either field connects to your interests, mention it explicitly in your application materials to show you have done your research.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Clark University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$62k/yr$18.2k
30k-48k~$62k/yr$13.3k
48k-75k~$62k/yr$22.0k
75k-110k~$62k/yr$25.1k
110k+~$62k/yr$39.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,211
Undergrad Enrollment
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