Clark University: Review & Facts

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Clark University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,405 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1887 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
50
Fair
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Clark University.

Clark University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Communication and Journalism, Psychology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
87%
Good
Clark University student retention rate is high at 87% (well above Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Clark University is good - 78%.

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

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$48,700
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $48,300 per year. The additional fees at Clark University beyond tuition are approximately $400; this comes to a total of $48,700 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
47%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 7,153 applications were submitted and 3,371 were accepted, so it is pretty 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
$5,800
Medium
Clark University offers 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
D+
Unsafe
Clark University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: roughly $5,800 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Clark University Location and Maps



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