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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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,102
Undergraduates
906
Men - 43.1%
1,186
Women - 56.4%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
40% of 10,936 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.76
SAT Math
647 average
610-685 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
685 average
650-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
26-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$78,840
Tuition and Fees
$62,530
Room and Board
$14,360
Average Percent of Need Met
89%
Average Freshman Award
$50,755
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,088
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
210
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
18%
10-19
48%
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Worcester Population
184,570
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
67% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Cougar
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
7.2%
Black/African-American
6.9%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.5%
White
63.5%
Unknown
2.2%
International Students
5.5% from 42 countries
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
45.0%
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