Clark University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$100
Acceptance Rate
50.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.90%
Freshmen Enrollment
703
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,787 students have applied and 4,422 students have allowed to admit to Clark University (Acceptance rate: 50.32%). Clark's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.90 % where 703 students have finally enrolled out of 4,422 admitted students.
Clark acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Clark enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
How to Apply to Clark University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Clark. Clark offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/current-undergraduate-students/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/prospective-students/u-s-students/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/prospective-students/u-s-students/first-year-scholarships/ |
| Disability Service | www.clarku.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Clark and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Clark University is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 32. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Clark University | 1,360 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Clark University, 153 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 670 | 710 |
| Total | 1,250 | 1,360 | 1,430 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Clark University, 30 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Clark Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Clark University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |