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General Information

School Contact
Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
United States
(508) 793-7711
www.clarku.edu
Cost
Tuition: $34,220
Room and Board: $6,650
Books and Supplies: $800
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 2,169
Total Male: 865
Total Female: 1,352
Part-Time: 48
Founded:
1887 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Mid-sized city 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

The students say it best: Clark is a great place to spend four important—perhaps the most important—years of your life. Those who go to Clark report being glad they went. They say that they learned what they wanted to learn in their major, had a lot of fun, and grew up in the process. No campus is perfect, but despite Clark’s flaws, students still manage to fall in love with it and pursue their degrees until the end. Clark’s strengths lie in its academics, its community, and the city in which it resides. Even though that same city gives rise to some of Clark’s largest problems, it also exemplifies the diversity that Clark strives to provide for its students on campus. The city’s restaurants also provide a welcome escape from Clark’s dreadful meal plan!

Although Clark suffers from a poor social scene, low enthusiasm for organized sports, New England weather, and the double-edged sword of apathy and tolerance, Clarkies leave the school realizing that they have just lived through an incredible academic and social experience. It is an experience that stays with them throughout their lives via Clark’s professional reputation, as well as the bonds formed with professors and fellow Clarkies. Students agree: By the time graduation day rolls around, you will be equipped to face the world as an educated adult, but you will wish you had just a little more time at Clark.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
Clark was actually one of my last choices when I went to visit, but I’m really glad I ended up here, because it’s never dull. Everyone has a story to tell at the end of the day about their classes, classmates, professors, or Worcester in general.
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Anonymous says:
At times, it feels as though the school doesn’t care very much about the individual students, but more about the institution as a whole. The school is very strict about transferring credits from other schools. I personally am interested in learning some things that Clark doesn’t offer, and I have been told that I can’t get credit for any of the classes I want to take.
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Anonymous says:
Clark was an awesome place to meet many different people and have opportunities to try different classes and concentrations. I will never forget those whom I’ve befriended and the professors who taught me what I know now. If you’re looking for a school that isn’t too large, and professors who have time to talk with you, then this is the place to be. You just have to get past the fact that Clark sticks out like a sore thumb in the middle of Worcester. Think of it as a rich town in between two not-so-rich towns. For you people who live in the North shore, think of it as driving through Methuen, then you hit Lawrence, then to Andover—a culture shock in 10 minutes driving down Route 110.
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ClaSG says:

March 01, 2009
I'm relatively happy here. It's really expensive, and I'm not sure it's worth the cost to me, but the teacher-student interaction is good. My professors are always available.
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ClaSG4 says:

February 25, 2009
I would come here again. It's a very welcoming campus.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (508) 793-7431
E-Mail: admissions@clarku.edu
Web Site: www.clarku.edu/ugadmissions.cfm
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 15 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   56% Application Fee:   $55 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (508) 793-7478
E-Mail: finaid@clarku.edu
Web Site: www.clarku.edu/financialaid
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $24,581
Students Who Applied for Aid: 70%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 54%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 550 - 660 540 - 650 1090 - 1310 (1600)
ACT * 24 - 30 24 - 27 24 - 28 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 34%
SATI / ACT Required? Either