Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private
Clark University admitted 41% of 10,936 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1270–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Clark University
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Application deadlines
Clark University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Clark University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Clark University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Clark University offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Clark University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
289 students were offered a spot on the waitlist.
What admissions weighs
How Clark University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Recommendations
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Where you live
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.70 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,700 a year. After grants, students paid $32,767 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Clark University’s acceptance rate?
Clark University admitted 41% of applicants: 4,426 of 10,936 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Clark University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Clark University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1270 to 1410, with a median around 1350. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Clark University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Clark University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Clark University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Clark University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Clark University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, up to 250 words. the box has no minimum, so it may be optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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