Clark University, MA
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Medium • Highly ResidentialDoctoral UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
Clark University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity48
Retention69
Graduation68
Earnings41
Diversity67
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clark University
95%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
5%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing7%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology20%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences28%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Clark University
59%Admission Rate
585Median SAT Math
600Median SAT Reading
27Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–640
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–660
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clark University
$46KIn-State Tuition
$46KOut-of-State Tuition
$55KAverage Total Cost
$28KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $38K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clark University
54%Receive Federal Loans
$24KMedian Federal Debt
80%Repayment Rate
$270Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $23K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 78% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clark University
86%Retention Rate
17%Transfer Rate
5%Withdrawal Rate
80%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 71% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 80% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 85% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 53% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 81% | 61% | 50% |
| Other race | 75% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clark University
90%Employment Rate
$37KMedian Salary
$24K25 Pctl Salary
$50K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clark University
2,252Undergraduates
92%Full-time Undergrads
19Avg Entry Age
818Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Clark University, MA
College of the Holy Cross
1 miles, SE
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1 miles, NE
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1 miles, NE
Worcester State University
2 miles, NW