Clark University: Review & Facts

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Clark University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,770 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1887 and is one of the 9 colleges and schools located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Clark University.

Majors
Offered
60
Clark University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Clark University is high at 88% (well above Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at Clark University is good - 75%.

Student to faculty ratio at Clark University is good -- 9:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, $52,000 a year. The additional fees at Clark University beyond tuition are around $400; which totals $52,400 a year.

Read the details about Clark University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
50%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 8,787 applications were submitted and 4,422 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

Clark University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Clark University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
Clark University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clark University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Clark University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, approximately $6,600 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Clark University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Clark University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clark University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clark University
950 Main St
Worcester, Massachusetts
01610-1477, USA
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