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Clark University

Worcester, MA·Private·~40% acceptance

Located in Worcester, MA, Clark University is a private university. It admits about 40% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $28,714 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,381 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$28,714/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $68,432
Aid cuts ~$39,718/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1288–1460
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$49,022
median earnings, 6yr
$62,381
median earnings, 10yr
How Clark reads an application

What Clark values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Recommendations
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer work
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Clark’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Clark requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Clark requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?
Clark University admits about 40% of applicants.
How much does Clark University cost?
At Clark University, the average net price after aid is about $28,714 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $68,432 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Clark University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1288–1460 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
What are Clark University's application deadlines?
Clark University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Clark University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Clark University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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