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Clark University

Worcester, MA

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Clark University, founded in 1887, is a private, research-based, liberal arts university whose motto is "Challenge Convention and Change the World." Clark students are socially conscious and committed to making a difference. They benefit from small class sizes, easy access to professors, an intercultural community, and learning through inquiry. In addition to research and internship opportunities, Clark's Fifth-Year Free Program allows qualified students to study for five years at the price of four and receive both a bachelor's and a master's degree. Its 50-acre campus is located in Worcester, 40 miles west of Boston.

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Web Site	www.clarku.edu/
Institution Type	Private
Coeducational	Yes
Undergraduate Students	2,311
Women	1,353 (58.5%)
Men	958 (41.5%)
Graduate Students	1,151

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty	Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate	68% of 4,127 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered	Yes
Early Decision Offered	No
Regular Admission Deadline	January 15

Selection of Students
Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Essay		X
Extracurricular Activities		X
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Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA	3.48
SAT Math	595 average 540-650 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading	594 average 540-660 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing	589 average 550-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite	26 average 23-29 range of middle 50%

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MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance	$47,520
Tuition and Fees	$38,450
Room and Board	$7,320
Average Percent of Need Met	95%
Average Freshman Award	$31,830
Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates	$27,600

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System	Semester
General Education/ Core Curriculum	Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates	197
Regular Class Size	2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes

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CAMPUS LIFE

Worcester Population	172,648
Nearest Metropolitan Area	Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee	Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing	97% of freshmen, 71% of all students
Athletic Conferences	NCAA Division III
Mascot	Cougar
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STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.	0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 5.1% Asian 4.0% Black/African-American 6.1% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.6% White 6.2% Unknown
International Students	8.3% from 81 countries
First-Year Students Returning	87.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years	75.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months	Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly	58%

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	GPA		SAT			ACT
	UW	W	M	CR	W
Average	3.38	3.67	625	632	605	29
Low	2.41	2.41	490	500	500	22
High	4.00	4.70	760	740	740	34
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