Clark University

Clark University

950 Main St - Worcester, MA 01610
New England Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
2,369 Undergrad Enrollment
9:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
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Clark University
950 Main St - Worcester, MA 01610
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Everyone has something unique to contribute to the world. At Clark University, we nurture a community of bold, unconventional thinkers. A Clark education will amplify your ability to make a difference. We’re a small, liberal arts-based research university, with a distinguished academic and research pedigree.

The school's research expertise is a century-long tradition. On campus in 1909, Sigmund Freud gave his famous Clark Lectures about psychoanalysis. University researchers have been responsible for discoveries that led to the birth control pill and the formula for the wind-chill factor.

At Clark, we're redefining higher education for the 21st century through our pioneering model — LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), which allows students to participate in authentic work and research experiences. We transform intellectual inquiry into real-world impact.

Located in Worcester, MA (less than an hour from Boston), Clark offers a 10:1 student-faculty ratio to its 2,300 undergraduates. 95% of faculty have a doctorate or a terminal degree in their field. Cited in Loren Pope's book, Colleges That Change Lives, Clark was the first university to give students the option to earn both a bachelor’s and master's degree in just five years - with the fifth year tuition-free.

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Neighborhood

Clark University's Main Street location puts students in the heart of Worcester's cultural and commercial district, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues within walking distance. The neighborhood offers a mix of historic architecture and modern amenities, creating an engaging urban environment where students can explore galleries, cafes, and local businesses on foot. The area maintains a college-town atmosphere with a growing food scene and proximity to both campus life and the broader Worcester community.
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65
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,478/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027
Early Action Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
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Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 17 1240 - 1400  
ACT 4 30 - 33  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 10,730 42 % 57 % -
Number admitted 4,471 38 % 61 % 1 %
Number enrolled 629 43 % 56 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Human Resources Development
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Informatics
Information Technology
Computer Science
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
Information Technology Project Management
Education
Education
Education
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Comparative Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
International Public Health/International Health
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Geography and Environmental Studies
International/Globalization Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services
Public Administration
Social Work
Youth Services/Administration
Science Technologies/Technicians
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
Social Sciences
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
International Relations and National Security Studies
Political Science and Government
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Asian Studies/Civilization — — —
Women's Studies — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology —
Biology/Biological Sciences —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Human Resources Development — — —
Management Science — —
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication — —
Speech Communication and Rhetoric — —
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — —
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Informatics — —
Information Technology — — —
Computer Science — —
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management — — —
Information Technology Project Management — — —
Education Education — —
Education — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — —
Creative Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — — —
Comparative Literature — — —
French Language and Literature — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs — — —
International Public Health/International Health — — —
History History —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Humanities/Humanistic Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Financial Mathematics — —
Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Geography and Environmental Studies —
International/Globalization Studies — — —
Mathematics and Computer Science — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry —
Physics —
Psychology Psychology —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Community Organization and Advocacy — — —
Human Services — — —
Public Administration — —
Social Work — — —
Youth Services/Administration — — —
Science Technologies/Technicians Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician — — —
Social Sciences Econometrics and Quantitative Economics — —
Economics —
Geographic Information Science and Cartography — — —
Geography —
International Relations and Affairs —
International Relations and National Security Studies — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods — — —
Social Sciences — —
Sociology — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Film/Cinema/Media Studies — — —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — —
Music — — —
Visual and Performing Arts — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Clark University-s mission is to educate undergraduate and graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort.