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Clark University

#228 in US ranking Worcester, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$72,489
Tuition & fees
$60,120
Avg. aid
$33,077
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
40%
SAT range
1288–1460
ACT range
30–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median salary
$37,924
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Clark University?

Spree Day is one of Clark's best-known campus traditions. Held during the spring, it interrupts the usual class routine with activities intended to bring students together. Because its date and schedule can change, students should rely on the current year's announcement rather than plan around a fixed annual date.

Other identified events include an International Gala, which provides a setting for cultural performances and exchange, and a fall major event such as a concert or comedy show. The precise program depends on student organizers, scheduling, and the year. These events are useful examples of campus-wide social programming, but they should not be mistaken for a guarantee that a particular performer or activity will return each term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Clark University?

Clark provides university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residential options. Campus residences and dining make it possible to live near classes and activities, but an available housing system is not, by itself, a promise of a particular building, room type, or placement.

Applicants should review the housing rules for their entering class, including any first-year residency requirement, exemption process, deposit, application deadline, and roommate-selection procedure. Those details can affect both choice and cost. Students seeking apartment-style or off-campus living should also check eligibility and lease timing before committing, particularly if they plan to study abroad or transfer.

Meal plans and campus dining options can vary with housing assignment and student status. The most useful comparison is the complete arrangement - room type, required or optional meal plan, contract period, and cancellation terms - rather than the housing charge alone. The reported campus housing includes high-speed internet access, though students with specific technology needs should check the services available in their assigned residence.

Clark University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

130

Clark University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
67%
Campus size
50 acres

Clark University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Clark University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Robert H. Goddard

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Clark University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Clark University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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