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Clark University is a liberal arts college and a private research university located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded by industrialist Jonas Clark in 1887. It is the first institution to be established as an all-graduate university and a founding member of the Association of American Universities. Clark University offers enrollment to more than 2,000 undergraduates and postgraduates.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of art history, ancient civilization, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, English, law, history, music, and mathematics, among others. Students can also opt for research studies in Clark University’s research institutes.
The university's sports teams are known as the Cougars. There are more than 15 varsity teams that participate in cross country, field hockey, rowing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, swimming and diving, lacrosse, and softball.
Clark is in Worcester, MA. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, fine arts, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Clark are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 660 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 543 to 650 in 2007.
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 3,210 students study at Clark (in 2007).
The school offers a real campus feel. Clark 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
http://www.clarku.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 257 | international relations, English, political science, history, geography, economics, sociology, geography courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 170 | business management, finance, human resources |
| Therapy And Counseling | 117 | psychology |
| Science | 65 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physical sciences |
| Media | 55 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | education, ESL instruction |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | public administration, community organization, social work |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer science, information technology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Clark in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 491 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 329 | 21 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Clark had a total enrollment of 3,210 students (2,946 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28% |
| New York | 11% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Maine | 7% |
| California | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Clark offers campus housing for 1,813 of its 2,946 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 5,209 | 2,918 | 56% | 574 | 20% |
| Men | 2,281 | 1,145 | 50% | 212 | 19% |
| Women | 2,920 | 1,773 | 61% | 362 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 553 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 543 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,865 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,865 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Clark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 213900)
Clark has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $100,272 | 21 | $95,901 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $74,835 | 21 | $73,627 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $60,552 | 30 | $58,932 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 104 | $81,147 | 74 | $72,970 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clark Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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