Clark University
Worcester, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,290
Graduate Enrollment: 1,048
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 48.03%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 16.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.3% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 89.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 86.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 82.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 77.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.8%
Black: 4.8%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 7.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Black: 4.8%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 7.4%
Unknown race: 7.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $59,182
In-State tuition: $50,302Out-of-State tuition: $50,302
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,150 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $950 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,150 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $950 (2022)
Average Family Income: $96,715 (2017)
Median Family Income: $77,506 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,759 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $284 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,724 |
| $30k-48k | $20,652 |
| $48k-75k | $20,828 |
| $75k-110k | $25,800 |
| $110k+ | $36,443 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 75%6-year graduation rate: 79%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,759 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,379 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 83.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 90.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 69.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 71.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,538 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,459 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 43 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 22 | $26,000 | $269 | $29,320 ($2,443) | $45,811 ($3,818) |
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 13 | $60,118 ($5,010) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | $43,526 ($3,627) | |||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 22 | $46,422 ($3,869) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 28 | $87,068 ($7,256) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 25 | $50,084 ($4,174) | $54,371 ($4,531) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 18 | $26,619 | $277 | $23,184 ($1,932) | $32,852 ($2,738) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 52 | $26,084 | $276 | $28,859 ($2,405) | $57,000 ($4,750) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 20 | $26,853 | $281 | ||
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 20 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 103 | $26,000 | $276 | $30,377 ($2,531) | $49,294 ($4,108) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 39 | $36,991 ($3,083) | $57,168 ($4,764) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 18 | $51,923 ($4,327) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 56 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,550 ($3,379) | $81,309 ($6,776) |
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Economics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 22 | $26,500 | $276 | ||
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 37 | $53,391 ($4,449) | $82,187 ($6,849) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 66 | $26,000 | $274 | $33,425 ($2,785) | $51,039 ($4,253) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 22 | $23,569 | $253 | $34,024 ($2,835) | $47,963 ($3,997) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 23 | $25,500 | $265 | $49,213 ($4,101) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 29 | $39,857 ($3,321) | $46,324 ($3,860) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 20 | $26,870 | $285 | $26,802 ($2,234) | $29,073 ($2,423) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $26,000 | $268 | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 69 | $370 | $63,147 ($5,262) | $86,587 ($7,216) | |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $102,510Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $410,636,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $506,185,000 (2022)