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The campus of Clark is in Vancouver, Washington, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Clark include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Clark an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Clark had 9,820 students enrolled (6,123 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Clark College
1800 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
General Phone: (360) 992-2000
Admissions Phone: (360) 992-2107
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 992-2153
http://www.clark.edu
Clark awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 597 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 133 | pharmacy tech, medical assistant, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, medical coding |
| Business And Management | 125 | business, accounting technology, human resources, business management, sales, retail, small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Office And Administration | 73 | data entry, general office occupations, executive secretary, office data entry, receptionist |
| Medical Adminstration | 45 | medical receptionist, medical transcription, medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Science | 41 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, construction engineering tech, telecommunications tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 31 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping, applied horticulture, plant nursery |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | chef training, pastry |
| Media | 5 | audiovisual tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Clark in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,002 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 172 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 126 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 3 |
In 2005, Clark had a total enrollment of 9,820 students (6,123 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Oregon | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Vancouver, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 992-2107
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,477 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,871 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Clark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 992-2153
Clark has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 95 | $47,358 | 90 | $46,286 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $47,358 | 90 | $46,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| Track | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Basketball | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 21 | 32 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clark Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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