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
2,389
Undergraduates
982
Men - 41.1%
1,384
Women - 57.9%
1,412
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
50% of 8,787 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.68
SAT Math
610-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
640-720 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$68,752
Tuition and Fees
$55,112
Room and Board
$11,690
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$43,213
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$38,035
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
228
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
23%
10-19
40%
20-29
22%
30-39
9%
40-49
4%
50-99
2%
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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, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Cougar
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
7.3%
Black/African-American
5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
67%
Unknown
5.2%
International Students
6.5% from 52 countries
First-Year Students Returning
88.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
72.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
40%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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