Clark College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Clark College?

Clark College's published 2024-25 figures put average in-state undergraduate tuition at $4,907 for a full-time academic year, with $326 in required fees. Out-of-state tuition was $10,857, with the same reported required fees. Tuition classification and course load therefore make a substantial difference to the bill.

• In-state tuition and required fees: $5,233 for the reported full-time academic year.
• Out-of-state tuition and required fees: $12,732 for the reported full-time academic year.
• Books and supplies: a reported $528 estimate; actual spending depends on courses.
• Living expenses: a reported $17,702 room-and-board estimate, not a charge for a Clark residence hall.

Those items are not a complete personal budget: transportation, health care and other expenses can also matter. Students living with family may spend differently from those renting independently, and part-time students pay on a different basis. The figures describe published costs before aid, not an individual's final price.

Financial aid can reduce out-of-pocket cost. In the reported 2024-25 figures, 73% of students received some form of financial aid and 22% received student loans; the average grant award among recipients was $7,242. Grants generally do not require repayment, whereas loans do. Clark students may be eligible for federal aid, Washington state programs and scholarships, depending on their circumstances and application. The FAFSA or Washington Application for State Financial Aid is the usual starting point for assessing eligibility.

What are the work-study opportunities at Clark College?

Eligible Clark College students may be able to earn wages through Federal Work-Study or other student jobs. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that supports employment; it is not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a position. Eligibility, available funding and an actual job offer all matter.

Students interested in work-study should submit the appropriate financial-aid application and review their award information, then look for positions through Clark's student-employment resources. Other part-time jobs may be open without work-study eligibility. An internship is different again: it may be connected to an academic program or career goal, and Clark does not require an internship of every student.

For career planning beyond campus employment, Clark offers resources such as individual counseling, résumé assistance, career-interest exploration, interview preparation, job-search information and employer events. Those services can help a student prepare an application; they should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate.