Worcester, Massachusetts · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1887. Originally established as an all-graduate institution, it admitted its first undergraduates in 1902 and first enrolled women in 1942. Clark offers programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, and is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity.
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950 Main St, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610-1477
Visit University SiteRanked #286 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #670 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1749 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1240–1400
SAT ERW: 640–710
SAT math: 600–690
ACT composite: 30–33
Total: 4,124
Undergrad: 2,369
Undergrad full-time: 2,322
Graduate: 1,755
Part-time: 294
In-state
Tuition: $55,160
Total cost on campus: $68,700
Out-of-state
Tuition: $55,160
Total cost on campus: $68,700
Room & board: $11,690
Books & supplies: $900
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $31,916
Pell grant recipients: 22%
Rent: $1,065 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.39 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.60
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.