Clark University

www.clarku.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,950

3.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$31,565

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.33%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

48%

8,151 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,350

94.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

78.9%

525 Graduates

About

Clark University is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Clark University were Financial Mathematics (160 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees), and Public Administration (56 degrees).

In 2021, 1,371 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clark University. 57.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (606 degrees), 7.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clark University is $49,950, which is $20,958 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clark University is $49,950, which is $20,958 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,565.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Clark University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,950

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clark University was $49,950. The cost of tuition at Clark University is $20,958 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clark University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,565

2021 Value

3.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clark University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,565. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clark University grew by 3.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clark University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,800

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clark University was of $9,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.09% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clark University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Clark University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.3% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clark University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clark University was 1.33%, which represents 7 out of the 527 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clark University received 8,151 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14% annual growth. Out of those 8,151 applicants, 3,915 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48% acceptance rate.

There were 3,350 students enrolled at Clark University in 2021. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clark University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,915

Accepted Out of 8,151

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clark University was 48% (3,915 admissions from 8,151 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 47.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14%, while admissions grew by 16.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clark University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Clark University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Clark University had a total enrollment of 3,350 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clark University is 3,165 students and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Clark University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clark University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% White, 7.79% Hispanic or Latino, 5.25% Asian, 4.21% Black or African American, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 0.0299% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clark University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.1%), followed by White Male (11.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clark University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,350 students. The full-time enrollment at Clark University is 3,165 and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Clark University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clark University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clark University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Clark University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clark University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,707 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
261 enrolled students
Asian
176 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clark University is 51% White, 7.79% Hispanic or Latino, 5.25% Asian, 4.21% Black or African American, 2.69% Two or More Races, and 0.0299% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 205 students (6.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 195 more women than men received degrees from Clark University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clark University is white (606 degrees awarded). There were 7.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Clark University is Financial Mathematics (160 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (108 degrees) and Public Administration (56 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clark University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (176 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (59 degrees), and Social Sciences (268 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (330,032 people), Other managers (276,021 people), Social workers, all other (199,345 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (169,332 people), and Postsecondary teachers (154,772 people).

The most specialized majors at Clark University in 2021 are Math & Statistics (176 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (59 degrees), Social Sciences (268 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark University are Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Clark University are Math & Statistics (176 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (59 degrees), Social Sciences (268 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark University are Elementary & secondary schools (426,309 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (326,605 people), Legal services (262,602 people), Computer Systems Design (218,094 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (196,010 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clark University.

Most Common (2021)

Financial Mathematics
160 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
108 degrees awarded
Public Administration
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Clark University was Financial Mathematics with 160 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Clark University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

588

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

783

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 588 degrees were awarded to men at Clark University, which is 0.751 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (783).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clark University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Clark University in Financial Mathematics, which is 1.54 times more than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Clark University in General Psychology, which is 6.57 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 73% of students graduating from Clark University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clark University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.57% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
606 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Asian
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clark University is white (606 degrees awarded). There were 7.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

2.77% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
363 degrees awarded
White Male
243 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clark University is white female (363 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (243 degrees).

Operations

Clark University has an endowment valued at nearly $506M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 122M (24%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Clark University had a total salary expenditure of 125M. Clark University employs 69 Professors, 60 Associate professors and 39 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clark University are Male Professor (43), Male Associate professor (32), and Female Associate professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, and Service with 70 employees.

Endowment

$506M

2021 Endowment

23.3%

growth from 2020

Clark University has an endowment valued at about $506M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clark University grew 23.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $119M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clark University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$62.9M

2021 Salaries

2.81%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Clark University paid a median of $62.9M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($125M) and a 2.81% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.5M

Instructional Salaries

229

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clark University paid a total of $23.5M to 229 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clark University were Professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 60 employees, and Assistant professor with 39 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark University were Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, and Service with 70 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clark University was Male Professor with 43 employees, Male Associate professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clark University.