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
2,259
Undergraduates
974
Men - 43.1%
1,279
Women - 56.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
40% of 11,452 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.76
SAT Math
677 average
630-720 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
694 average
658-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31 average
30-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$76,170
Tuition and Fees
$60,120
Room and Board
$13,700
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$49,545
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,343
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
18%
10-19
51%
20-29
25%
40-49
2%
Over 100
3%
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Worcester Population
184,570
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
68% 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
7.3%
Black/African-American
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
65.8%
Unknown
2.4%
International Students
5.6% from 46 countries
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
69.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
76%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
44.0%
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