Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.76
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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.
- Rankings
#132 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #132 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #139 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #263 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #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:
- Tuition — In-State
$55,160▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $68,700
Room & Board: $11,690
Books & Supplies: $900
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,916
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$55,160▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $68,700
Room & Board: $11,690
Books & Supplies: $900
Receive Aid: 98%
Avg Grant Aid: $31,916
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.40 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1240–1400▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1240–1400
SAT ERW: 640–710
SAT Math: 600–690
ACT Composite: 30–33
- Admit Rate
- 42%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.76
- Total Enrollment
- 4,124
- Undergrad
- 2,369
- Graduate
- 1,755
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Official Portal
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950 Main St, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610-1477
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