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Clark is in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Clark issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Clark include science, media, fine arts, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Clark scored at least 660 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 540 to 650 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Clark are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 3,118 students study at Clark (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Clark University
950 Main St
Worcester, MA 01610-1477
General Phone: (508) 793-7711
Admissions Phone: (508) 793-7431
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 793-7478
http://WWW.CLARKU.EDU
Clark awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 314 | international relations, political science, economics, English, sociology, history, geography, geography courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 159 | business management, finance, human resources |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | psychology |
| Science | 69 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, physical sciences, science and society |
| Media | 59 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | public administration, community organization, social work |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | education, ESL instruction |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer science, information technology |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Clark in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 472 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 329 | 21 |
| Doctor's degree | 33 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Clark had a total enrollment of 3,118 students (2,846 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36% |
| New York | 12% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| Maine | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Clark offers campus housing for 1,621 of its 2,846 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,463 | 2,748 | 62% | 560 | 20% |
| Men | 1,982 | 1,089 | 55% | 220 | 20% |
| Women | 2,481 | 1,659 | 67% | 340 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 793-7431
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,565 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,565 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Clark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 213900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 793-7478
Clark has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $90,012 | 19 | $91,442 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $67,291 | 22 | $65,382 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $60,010 | 20 | $56,471 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $76,043 | 61 | $70,577 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clark Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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