Selectivity
55%
Total Students
3,728
UG 2,508
PG 1,220
Satisfaction Index
87%
Salary After Attending
$42,800
BASIC
| Web Site | www.clarku.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Worcester |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,508 |
| Women | 1,498 (59.73%) |
| Men | 1,010 (40.27%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,220 |
| Women | 698 (57.21%) |
| Men | 522 (42.79%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 53,350 |
| Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Retention Rate | 87 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 55 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | - |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 55% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 60% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 48% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 17% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 17% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 17% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 73% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 79% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.clarku.edu/admissions/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.clarku.edu/resources |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$43,150 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$8,450 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$950 |
| Total | $53,350 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$42,830 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$8,450 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$950 |
| Total | $53,030 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 200 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 64.9% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 25,328 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 50,65,600 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | 3 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 19 | 2 | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 34 | 14 | 7 |
| Category total | 53 | 16 | 7 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Accounting. | - | 31 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | 44 | 73 | - |
| Finance, General. | - | 97 | - |
| Category total | 44 | 201 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 26 | 33 | - |
| Category total | 26 | 33 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 11 | - | - |
| Information Technology. | - | 30 | - |
| Category total | 11 | 30 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Education, General. | - | 26 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | 5 | - |
| Category total | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Comparative Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Category total | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | - | 27 | - |
| Public Administration. | - | 29 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| International/Global Studies. | 7 | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Science. | 20 | 21 | - |
| Category total | 20 | 21 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Physics, General. | 9 | - | 2 |
| Category total | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 108 | 4 | 9 |
| Category total | 108 | 4 | 9 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 35 | 10 | 7 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | - | 42 | - |
| Geography. | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 18 | 29 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 39 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 15 | - | - |
| Category total | 126 | 92 | 15 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 3 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | 11 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 10 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 510 | 491 | 38 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 14% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,508 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,498 (59.73%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,010 (40.27%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.16 % Asian - 7.22 % Black/African-American - 4.31 % Hispanic/Latino - 6.78 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.87 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 55.34 % Unknown - 8.89 % International Students - 15.35 % |
| All Graduate Students | 1,220 |
| Women (% of total) | 698 (57%) |
| Men (% of total) | 522 (43%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.16 % Asian - 2.46 % Black/African-American - 3.44 % Hispanic/Latino - 3.52 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 0.82 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 35.08 % Unknown - 7.38 % International Students - 47.05 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 87 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
83 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 42.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Business 4% Law 2% Arts and Sciences 16% Medicine 1% Education 3% Other 4% |
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