Clark University
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1887
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
2,262
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
$229,940,532
Admissions
Address
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1477
Website
http://www.clarku.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@clarku.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.5
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Harold Wingood
Admissions office telephone:
(508) 793-7431
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
April 1
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 15
Decision sent by:
December 15
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$50
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/index.cfm
Tuition deposit:
$300 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
$100 (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
N/A |
4 |
| Mathematics |
N/A |
3 |
| Science |
N/A |
3 |
| Lab |
N/A |
2 |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
2 |
| Social studies |
N/A |
2 |
| History |
N/A |
2 |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
16 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
January 15
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
January 15
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Considered
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Very important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Very important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
60%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
80%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
59%
Total applicants:
4,726
Total acceptances:
2,826
Total freshman enrollment:
567
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
11%
Male applicants:
2,068
Male acceptances:
1,074
Male freshman enrollment:
222
Female applicants:
2,658
Female acceptances:
1,752
Female freshman enrollment:
345
Out-of-state freshmen:
65%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
70
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
27
Students enrolled from waiting list:
9
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
31%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
71%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
96%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
53%
Average high school GPA:
3.5
First-year students submitting GPA:
96%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
95%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
550 – 670
Math:
540 – 640
Combined:
1090 – 1310
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
13.0% |
11.0% |
| 600-699 |
47.0% |
38.0% |
| 500-599 |
32.0% |
42.0% |
| 400-499 |
8.0% |
9.0% |
| 300-399 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 200-299 |
N/A |
N/A |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
23%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
22 – 30
Math:
22 – 27
Composite:
23 – 29
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
16.0% |
28.0% |
8.0% |
| 24-29 |
57.0% |
44.0% |
56.0% |
| 18-23 |
26.0% |
25.0% |
32.0% |
| 12-17 |
1.0% |
3.0% |
4.0% |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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