Clark University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 940 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 280 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 249 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 15 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 3 of 7 | In Worcester, MA |
| # 153 of 1,007 | For Sexology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
40%
Average SAT
1,374
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$33,865 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,266
Graduates
1,659
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Clark University has an acceptance rate of 40% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Applicants | 11,452 | 5,087 | 6,339 |
| Admissions | 4,528 | 1,737 | 2,776 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 486 | 203 | 277 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 42% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 35% |
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Clark University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Clark University majors
Clark University has granted 492 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 876 master's across 26 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clark University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | - | 139 | - |
| Informatics | - | 126 | - |
| Psychology, General | 94 | 7 | 2 |
| Computer Science | 13 | 88 | - |
| Management Science | - | 86 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 56 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | 62 | - |
| Public Administration | 1 | 44 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 37 | 7 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | 9 | 2 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 22 | 8 | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 12 | 26 | - |
| Financial Mathematics | 4 | 33 | - |
| Information Technology Project Management | - | 34 | - |
| Education, General | - | 32 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, Other | 12 | 18 | - |
| History, General | 25 | 4 | - |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | - | 28 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 3 | - |
| Economics, General | 23 | - | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| Communication, General | - | 20 | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | - | 19 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | - | 14 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 13 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 13 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Education, Other | 10 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | - | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 1 | - |
| Women's Studies | 6 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 5 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | - | - | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 4 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 2 | - |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | - | - |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 492 | 876 | 21 |
Publications & Citations
Clark University has published 11,869 scientific papers with 467,331 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Physics, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
7,468
/ 295,204
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
5,295
/ 271,000
|
| Biology |
4,697
/ 250,399
|
| Political Science |
4,639
/ 194,808
|
| Computer Science |
4,209
/ 203,143
|
| Law |
4,206
/ 185,319
|
| Engineering |
4,142
/ 189,558
|
| Physics |
3,951
/ 162,877
|
| Sociology |
3,829
/ 158,584
|
| Philosophy |
3,601
/ 138,863
|
| Geography and Cartography |
3,420
/ 171,276
|
| Chemistry |
3,204
/ 148,217
|
| Psychology |
3,171
/ 167,839
|
| Medicine |
3,073
/ 156,958
|
| History |
2,836
/ 116,441
|
| Ecology |
2,791
/ 180,962
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,598
/ 100,805
|
| Geology |
2,532
/ 150,637
|
| Business |
2,295
/ 113,901
|
| Economics |
2,279
/ 116,035
|
| Archaeology |
2,044
/ 101,022
|
| Mathematics |
1,868
/ 95,466
|
| Biochemistry |
1,642
/ 86,240
|
| Genetics |
1,625
/ 89,000
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,576
/ 52,019
|
| Social Psychology |
1,568
/ 98,379
|
| Linguistics |
1,555
/ 54,013
|
| Paleontology |
1,504
/ 84,027
|
| Art & Design |
1,423
/ 40,953
|
| Materials Science |
1,351
/ 54,573
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,298
/ 66,183
|
| Statistics |
1,279
/ 74,848
|
| Neuroscience |
1,085
/ 62,741
|
| Development Studies |
967
/ 51,375
|
| Botany |
959
/ 63,593
|
| Management |
937
/ 56,618
|
| Psychiatry |
936
/ 54,341
|
| Child Psychology |
917
/ 60,479
|
| Pathology |
875
/ 43,919
|
| Finance |
868
/ 44,273
|
Annual publication & citation counts
83 Notable alumni
1. Walter Ristow
1908-2006 (aged 98)
geographer
cartographer
librarian
author
map curator
Walter William Ristow was the head librarian of the map library at the New York Public Library and later the Library of Congress. Ristow graduated with a degree in geography from the University of Wisconsin in 1931. He went on to earn a master's degree in geography from Oberlin College and a doctorate from Clark University. Ristow joined the Library...
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2. Henry Sheldon
1874-1948 (aged 74)
teacher
historian
Henry Davidson Sheldon was an American educator and historian. Sheldon was born while his parents were en route to Oregon from the New York area. He was educated at the University of the Pacific and Stanford University. He continued his education at Clark University, where he received a doctorate in education.
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3. Burchard Woodson DeBusk
1877-1936 (aged 59)
teacher
Burchard Woodson DeBusk was a professor of education at the University of Oregon, United States.
4. Walter Elmer Ekblaw
1882-1949 (aged 67)
botanical collector
geographer
geologist
ornithologist
botanist
Walter Elmer Ekblaw was an American college professor who served as geologist, ornithologist and botanist on the Crocker Land Expedition (1913-1917).
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CU
Founded
1887
Motto
Challenge Convention, Change Our WorldLet there be light
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May)
Total staff
775
Classification
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Address
950 Main St Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610-1477 United States
City Population
207,000
Phone
5087937711
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