At a glance
Average net price
$28,714
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.9%
Admission rate
40%
Undergrad size
2,214
In-state tuition
$58,867
Out-of-state tuition
$58,867
Cost of attendance
$68,432
Median earnings (10y)
$62,381
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,370
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 86.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), humanities & arts (28%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences39%
- Trades & services7%
- Psychology18.9%~420 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences16.3%~362 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~196 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.3%~161 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- History5.0%~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.2%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.0%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 204 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 199 | $29,287 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 161 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 130 | $69,601 | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | $26,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 95 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 94 | $42,833 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $25,412 | $26,084 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 84 | $33,829 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 75 | $38,937 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Master's | 53 | $32,656 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 51 | $48,148 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 50 | $80,590 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 48 | $44,649 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $26,853 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 47 | $29,803 | $23,569 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Master's | 46 | $54,259 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 43 | $30,661 | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Master's | 43 | $33,418 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | $18,702 | $26,619 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 38 | $20,235 | $26,870 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $25,500 |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Graduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Clark University
Clark University is a mid-sized institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,214 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Psychology, Social sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Clark University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,714 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $58,867 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,432 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.9%, a strong completion outcome. 86.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,381 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Clark University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Psychology, Social sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Clark University accepts 40% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,370. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Worcester, Massachusetts (city), Clark University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Clark University
Q.How much does Clark University cost?
The average net price at Clark University is $28,714 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,432.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Clark University?
Clark University has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Clark University?
Clark University admits 40% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Clark University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Clark University graduate earns $62,381 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Clark University?
Published tuition is $58,867 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Clark University located?
Clark University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts (ZIP 01610).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Clark University at their official website.