Clark University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, enrolling about 2,214 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 39.54% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,381 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $58,867
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,714 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 39.54% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,214 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 16.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1370
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,366
- Applicants (IPEDS): 10,730
- Room & Board: $12,500 annual estimate
Clark University: what the data shows
Common questions about Clark University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Clark University?
Clark University is located in Worcester, MA (ZIP 01610-1477).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Clark University public or private?
Clark University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Clark University cost?
Published tuition: $58,867.
Average net price after aid: $28,714.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,188 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,313 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,971 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,062 |
| $110,001+ | $39,035 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $235,468.
How hard is it to get into Clark University?
Admission rate: 39.54%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1370 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Clark University?
Total enrollment: 2,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,366 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,659 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Clark University?
150%-time completion rate: 76.94%.
First-year retention: 86.2%.
What do graduates of Clark University earn?
Median earnings: $49,022 six years after entry; $62,381 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,759.
23.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Clark University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Information Technology (139 completions)
- Informatics (126 completions)
- Psychology, General (109 completions)
- Computer Science (101 completions)
- Management Science (86 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (81 completions)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (62 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (45 completions)
- Public Administration (45 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Clark University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 39.54%; completion rate 76.94%; median earnings $62,381 at 10 years; net price $28,714. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$58,867
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clark University was $58,867.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,714
2024 Value
In 2024 Clark University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,714.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,856 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,714 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$235,468 4-Year Tuition
$12,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$72,267 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$289,068 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Clark University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
57.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Clark University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Clark University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $39,550 | $39,550 | $23,415 |
| 2014 | $40,730 | $40,730 | $22,065 |
| 2015 | $41,940 | $41,940 | $24,040 |
| 2016 | $43,150 | $43,150 | $23,979 |
| 2017 | $44,400 | $44,400 | $27,004 |
| 2018 | $45,730 | $45,730 | $28,455 |
| 2019 | $47,200 | $47,200 | $28,805 |
| 2020 | $48,602 | $48,602 | $27,233 |
| 2021 | $50,302 | $50,302 | $28,102 |
| 2022 | $52,352 | $52,352 | $29,264 |
| 2023 | $55,160 | $55,160 | $27,711 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
39.54% Acceptance Rate
10,730 Total Applicants
4,471 Students Admitted
629 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.07% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1370
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Clark University reported total enrollment of about 2,214 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), and Asian (6.9%). About 23.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Clark University in 2024 is 2,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,366 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,659 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.54% 100% Completion Time
76.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.54% of students graduating from Clark University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Technology: 60% male / 40% female
- Informatics: 65% male / 35% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Clark University.
Return on Investment
$26,759 Median Student Debt
$62,381 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
443.12% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Clark University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 56 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Information Technology: 139 completions
2. Informatics: 126 completions
3. Psychology, General: 109 completions
4. Computer Science: 101 completions
5. Management Science: 86 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 81 completions
7. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 62 completions
8. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 45 completions
9. Public Administration: 45 completions
Most popular programs at Clark University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Clark University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clark University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,471
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,052
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Clark University is a private non-profit institution located in Worcester, MA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Technology, Informatics, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,214 students. Student body composition includes White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), Asian (6.9%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 39.54%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1370. The 150%-time completion rate is 76.94%. Approximately 23.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 16.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Worcester, MA 01610-1477
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 56 distinct degree programs, Clark University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clark University located?
Clark University is located in Worcester, MA.
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Clark University is 39.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 10,730 applicants and 4,471 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Clark University cost?
Reported tuition is $58,867 and average net price is $28,714 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Clark University?
Clark University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,366 students, White (62.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Clark University?
About 16.3% of students at Clark University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Clark University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Clark University reports midpoint SAT about 1370 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Clark University earn?
Median earnings are $49,022 six years after entry and $62,381 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Clark University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Clark University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,759.
Is Clark University public or private?
Clark University is a private nonprofit institution located in Worcester, MA.
Is Clark University an HBCU?
No. Clark University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Clark University a tribal college?
No. Clark University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Worcester, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.